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zapkode's review against another edition
5.0
{my thoughts} - This is only the second book in the series. But it is heartfelt, it is about trial and error in attempting to gain the love and upstanding of a relative that otherwise would not want you in their lives. It touches your heart when you read about Dicey finally seeing her mother again and having to accept that there is nothing left of her. It is sad when she dies but it's alright to because it allows for the children to move on with their lives without having to worry about where their mother is or isn't - after all she wasn't in her right mind considering that she just left them abandoned in a car ---- It's a wonderful book, worth reading and it helps to teach others that where there is determination there is a way and it doesn't hurt to result to old fashion hard labor in order to attempt to get things done.
sternbergjulie's review against another edition
5.0
DICEY'S SONG is the book that inspired me to try children's book writing. I read it and thought, "I want to do that. I won't be able to, but I can try. And if it's an eighth as good, well, that's something."
DICEY'S SONG is the story of tough, loving Dicey and her three siblings, who've moved in with their previously estranged grandmother because their mother is sick. Dicey takes care of her siblings, and a couple of kids from her sub-par school start to take care of her. I don't remember a flaw in the book, and I don't care to hear about one. I like it just the way I remember it.
DICEY'S SONG is the story of tough, loving Dicey and her three siblings, who've moved in with their previously estranged grandmother because their mother is sick. Dicey takes care of her siblings, and a couple of kids from her sub-par school start to take care of her. I don't remember a flaw in the book, and I don't care to hear about one. I like it just the way I remember it.
littlegoliath's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
juani's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
4.75
karinlib's review against another edition
4.0
I don't remember when I read this book the first time, but I thought it was a good time to read again. It is just as good this time around.
10/29/2021: I love the first two books in this series, and I wish there was more books with just the Tillermans
10/29/2021: I love the first two books in this series, and I wish there was more books with just the Tillermans
katezzz's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
meme_too2's review against another edition
4.0
This is a wonderful coming of age book about a girl who is given a great deal of responsibility at a young age. Life is very difficult, until it becomes a little easier, but then where does the sense of responsibility go?