Reviews

Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang

sbrewer71's review against another edition

4.0

A great graphic novel for children and adults to understand the hardships and struggles that Asian children endure when left with family friends and others in a foreign country. This fictional story of a family of three parachute kids is told in a way to make one feel the stress of the journey and struggle they face. The one issue with this story is how the brother is made to feel guilty about his sexuality and there is no resolution beyond him being quite for possibly the rest of his life.

jmwilson's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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

4.0

librarydosebykristy's review against another edition

5.0

What an eye opening, harrowing ordeal for a group of kids to go through. I didn’t know about this phenomenon but I can see why and how it happens.
The art, the writing, the circumstances were all really well portrayed and I think tweens and young teens in particular will really like this book.
Perfect for grades 5 and up.

sydneyhoulihan's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

zorpblorp's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative 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

4.0

momoj8's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

esumner35's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

My 12yo read this about four times, so I had to read it to. No spoilers, but great quick read. 

littlel's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

3.5

Excellent depiction of cultural hardships; but it felt too catastrophic. The characters’  difficulties felt formulaic and I would have preferred more nuance. 

mama7301's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Great book about something that I didn’t know was a thing.

msiegert's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0