A review by sfearn
The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade by Jordan Sonnenblick

3.0

While I loved the underlying message of the book, I would never willingly put it in the hands of a sixth grader. While this story is all too common for kids these days, I feel that the abuse in the book is, while not condoned, treated in a rather blasé manner. I’m sure that wasn’t the intention, but I still feel that the story is too harsh for your average eleven year old who (thankfully) has not encountered abuse or neglect. For adults though, the story rugs on the heart strings while providing a redemptive ending.