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breakfastgrey's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I was still an English teacher so I could teach this book. I love that there's no true overarching plot to this, but is rather a series of interconnecting character vignettes. Each one lands beautifully, detailing very human, extremely relatable characters. And the language? Reynolds is a freaking poet the way he constructs his prose. Top notch, highly recommended.
gallagirlreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
taylorlechat's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so sweet and wholesome and showed such a positive school community and showed how smart and kind and caring children are and as they cross the bridge from childhood to adulthood
shelovestoread81's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
4.0
This book has stories for middle aged kids along a few blocks on their home. They are different characters working each chapter. I love how they all tie in together. I am going to recommend this to my friend that is a middle school teacher.
naikens's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
meghan_rasnake's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
libwinnie's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't do a complete read of this, but read enough to really appreciate it. It is ten different stories about ten different kids and their walk home from school. I really enjoyed the format and the way they are tied together by a flying school bus and some characters weave through many of the stories. The stories cover a lot of concerns that kids may have, like bullying, panic attacks, exploring their sexual preferences, parents with cancer, grandparents with dementia, fear of dogs. I mean A LOT of topics. My concern is that maybe some of the voices are too much alike and not unique enough to the characters.
karbzzz's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
shirleytupperfreeman's review
Jason Reynolds has his finger on the pulse of squirrely middle schoolers. Here he essentially tells a short story about each of ten kids who happen to walk home from the same middle school and live in ten different blocks in the neighborhood. Each is a regular kid - some are dealing with some hard stuff like an ill parent or tragedy and some are worried about telling a girl they like her or what to do about their homework assignment. A great middle reader about urban kids and big hearts.