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carmenhartjensen's review against another edition
4.0
This is more of a 3.5. I've read other things written by Virginia Euwer Wolff and enjoyed it all. She always tackles harder more uncomfortable themes and I hope my girls will read this one when they get a little bit older.
bajoranjay's review against another edition
3.0
Engaging and real narrative. Illustrative of disabling ways that social and systemic barriers work in the lives of disabled young people, as well as the capacity for growth and resilience.
The explanations of learning disabilities were significantly dated- using terms and explanations from the 1970s.
The explanations of learning disabilities were significantly dated- using terms and explanations from the 1970s.
andbirds's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
5.0
vaughndielle's review against another edition
4.0
Stories like this are very important. As someone with special needs loved ones, I highly recommend this book.
kerstynleigh's review against another edition
5.0
For a book originally published in 1988, it didn't read nearly as old as it is. As many other reviews have mentioned, Nick's voice is true and engaging. This books acts as an open invitation to relate and to put yourself in another pair of shoes, which I think is one of the most important things we can ask of a middle grade novel. Loved it.
satyridae's review
3.0
I am very impressed with Wolff. This was the only book of hers I'd not yet read, and it's every bit as good as her others. Nick, who has minimal brain dysfunction, is a very sympathetic and winsome character. All the characters are fleshed out, believable, and the plot pulls one along. Perhaps not her strongest book, but certainly worth reading.
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