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willow_axolotl376's review
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was amazing representation for both my children and myself. I love that Caroline is non-verbal and uses a tablet to speak (something I do as well sometimes but haven't seen in a book before.)
isabelduhreader's review against another edition
5.0
Really awesome story. I loved the different perspectives of Caroline and Lara. It was so cool to have such detailed takes on two different autistic sisters. I am going to love having this book in my classroom!
maralrose's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
bexrecca's review
3.0
A very solid middle grade mystery book. I loved the great neurodiversity representation and seeing Sephardim represented. The character of Aviva seemed superfluous. No 12 year old is that reasonable about everything. I may not have read it if not for my job/Read Harder, but I'm not mad at it either.
mirte21's review
4.0
Cute middle grade. Nothing special, well the one thing is that it represents neurodivergent minds :)
kjersten's review
4.0
I picked this book up during a quick stop at the library based on cover alone, and was pleasantly surprised. I assumed it was more of a YA mystery than a middle grade family drama, which I haven’t read in a while, but despite it being for younger audiences I enjoyed it.
The neurodiversity in this book was wonderful! Lara and Caroline are both on the autism spectrum, and Caroline uses a tablet to speak (which she recently switched to a British sounding voice to make her sound more grown up, a detail that I enjoyed). There were also references to stimming and other family members being neurodivergent as well.
The duo perspective of the two sisters worked well. I was especially drawn to Caroline and her insight on various things. Bits and pieces about Jewish culture, most notably through the food and inclusion of Yom Kippur, were used thoughtfully to tie in themes of forgiveness and making amends. I had not known what the holiday was about before, just that it was part of a lyric in a popular Maroon 5 song.
Overall this was very cute! I would recommend it to younger readers for sure.
The neurodiversity in this book was wonderful! Lara and Caroline are both on the autism spectrum, and Caroline uses a tablet to speak (which she recently switched to a British sounding voice to make her sound more grown up, a detail that I enjoyed). There were also references to stimming and other family members being neurodivergent as well.
The duo perspective of the two sisters worked well. I was especially drawn to Caroline and her insight on various things. Bits and pieces about Jewish culture, most notably through the food and inclusion of Yom Kippur, were used thoughtfully to tie in themes of forgiveness and making amends. I had not known what the holiday was about before, just that it was part of a lyric in a popular Maroon 5 song.
Overall this was very cute! I would recommend it to younger readers for sure.
freddiereadsalot's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Love that we have both verbal and nonverbal autistic characters, it really is nice to see how autism manifests differently, especially with girls!!