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jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
I wish the sole focus of the book had been on Edie discovering her heritage. It was fascinating and well done, and it's worthy of being the sole focus. The stuff with Amelia changing and growing apart from Edie & Serenity was an unnecessary distraction. So many middle grades books include this element and, while it's important, it brings down this book.
soleil_soleil's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
Book picked by Chelsea (Miss Richards), Mrs. Kendall's student teacher in second semester (my fav!). Really nice and touching story - you can tell it's written for kids, but it's really well done. The book feels very natural and is easily understandable (and liked) by younger kids. Defintiely keeping this in mind for future class lit circles & for younger students!
Edie's joy, sadness, hurt, worry, they're all very palpable emotions.
"Smiles aren't beautiful because of teeth. Smiles are beautiful because of a person's spirit." (235)
Edie's joy, sadness, hurt, worry, they're all very palpable emotions.
"Smiles aren't beautiful because of teeth. Smiles are beautiful because of a person's spirit." (235)
alicebme's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely worth a read. I travel frequently to PNW, and the setting was familiar. I didn’t enjoy the tween friendship woes, but they are realistic for sure
silverfeather's review against another edition
3.0
(3.5) read for Library Materials for Children course
gwenhwyfar82's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
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
4.25
requlus's review
5.0
Such an important book that I feel everyone needs to read. Now, I want to watch documentaries and read and know more about the people and their struggle.
libwinnie's review against another edition
2.0
I was engaged in Edie's story in the beginning and it felt promising. I appreciated the honest look at the forced separation of Native children from their parents and I feel like we don't have a lot of indigenous representation. My concern is that is quite heavy-handed and maybe more of an issue book than a well-developed story.
kimbyy's review
3.0
educational but the plot was kind of weirdly set up? i didn't love the characters or the ending