Scan barcode
czarfancypants's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
scoutfinch75's review against another edition
5.0
I finished reading The Many Worlds of Albie Bright and sat, book clutched to my chest with hope in my heart and tears pouring down my face.
Beautifully written, this is a story for anyone who has ever lost someone they love, for those with an incurable curiosity, and for all of us who have looked into the dark night sky and wondered at the enormity of the universe.
Albie has just lost his mum to cancer; when seeking comfort and reassurance from his dad he gets instead some mumblings about quantum physics and parallel universes. And so Albie decides that he needs to travel through space and time, to find his mum in whatever universe she is still alive.
The science is explained wonderfully and had both me and my 10 year old son wanting to learn more. Albie has lots of questions, and on his journey he's find the answers to some very important ones, please take the time to travel with him.
"There's a piece of heaven inside you and there's a piece of heaven inside me. We are all made of stardust."
geo_curler's review against another edition
5.0
The Many Worlds of Albie Bright is a great heartwarming and emotional story. You bond with the characters almost as soon as you read the first sentence. You can understand the loss of Albie's mum is very heartbreaking for him and how he must find her if she is in another universe. Join Albie for a sci-fi adventure through his many parallel universes as he quests to find his mum a good book for almost any reader age 11 and up.
annoulaplayo's review against another edition
4.0
Sarà che spiega la scienza in nodo originale e simpatico. Sarà che cita Back to the future. Sarà la tenerezza del protagonista. Questa storia conquista fin dall'inizio e si legge tutta d'un fiato.
lmn9812's review against another edition
4.0
If you're looking for a kidlit book that tackles grief in a fresh, moving and ultimately mature way, look no further than The Many Worlds of Albie Bright. I don't think I've been so emotionally affected by a middle grade book since A Monster Calls.
We meet Albie just after he loses his mum. It's a difficult balance to introduce a main character with the added aspect of grief, but Christopher Edge manages to flesh out Albie as a person with wants and needs and a personality who just happens to be grieving. I really enjoyed Albie's character--he was smart and introverted and brave.
The tension between Albie, his dad, and his grandpa was palpable at the beginning of the book, and Christopher Edge captured the emotionally charged atmosphere perfectly. Albie's feelings of being adrift, the distance from his dad and his classmates were also explored in a beautiful way.
I LOVED Albie's solution to losing mum--finding her in a parallel universe. The science behind Albie's 'experiment' was explained really well, and the adventures Albie got up to were funny and moving. I can't say too much more about the plot because SPOILERS, but it was beautifully done, and the climax of the novel had me in floods of tears.
The Many Worlds of Albie Bright is a quick read that I found to be completely unputdownable. It was written in a beautifully, haunting way that tugged at my heart strings. The plot was compelling and original, and there were Back to the Future references, which just added another level of awesome to this story. Basically, this book rocked, and you should read it.
We meet Albie just after he loses his mum. It's a difficult balance to introduce a main character with the added aspect of grief, but Christopher Edge manages to flesh out Albie as a person with wants and needs and a personality who just happens to be grieving. I really enjoyed Albie's character--he was smart and introverted and brave.
The tension between Albie, his dad, and his grandpa was palpable at the beginning of the book, and Christopher Edge captured the emotionally charged atmosphere perfectly. Albie's feelings of being adrift, the distance from his dad and his classmates were also explored in a beautiful way.
I LOVED Albie's solution to losing mum--finding her in a parallel universe. The science behind Albie's 'experiment' was explained really well, and the adventures Albie got up to were funny and moving. I can't say too much more about the plot because SPOILERS, but it was beautifully done, and the climax of the novel had me in floods of tears.
The Many Worlds of Albie Bright is a quick read that I found to be completely unputdownable. It was written in a beautifully, haunting way that tugged at my heart strings. The plot was compelling and original, and there were Back to the Future references, which just added another level of awesome to this story. Basically, this book rocked, and you should read it.
findmebetweenthecovers's review against another edition
4.0
"The Many Worlds of Albie Bright" by Christopher Edge is a book about a 12 year old boy, whose mom dies, and who uses quantum physics to travel to parallel universes to try and find one where his mom is still alive. In each parallel universe one thing is changed from the last, but because of the butterfly effect, one tiny change results in completely different realities for the Albie in each universe. The reader goes on quite the adventure with Albie as he learns and accepts so many things about himself and his parents and their place/role in the world (or at least the version of the world HE'S living in.)
ehoyal's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve found a new love for these young adult/children books. There is so much goodness wrapped in 250 pages (or less). I loved that the author balanced the basics of quantum physics, and a good range of emotions. Finished this one off with tears in my eyes! Definite recommend.
alos3478's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
4.75