Reviews

The Islands of Elsewhere by Heather Fawcett

dgrstory's review

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

cursiveknight's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

Very fun kids book! Loved the mystery of if it was magic or of there's a scientific explanation; enjoyed the family dynamics and adventure with real-life problems. 

mariaadey's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

mindfullibrarian's review against another edition

4.0

Delightful lightly magical MG family fiction ~ perfect for fans of the Penderwicks and the Vanderbeekers!

arrr's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

librarianaaryn's review

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.75

chrissiemwright's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

brunus76's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious 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

lit_with_lauren's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.25

jazzyfae123's review

3.5

3.5 stars

Super cute! Loved the small town village/island setting, it reminded me a lot of stardew valley bc of it. I thought the Somali sisters (is that how you spell it? Idk I listened to the audiobook lol) were all so distinct in their personalities. Also the premise of them visiting their grandpa and the love they had for him was nostalgic for me to read. I remember doing the same and it reminded me of those simpler times. 

Overall, I enjoyed this :)