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liliantreacy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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
5.0
sarahbaileyreads's review against another edition
2.0
Very quick read and would recommend for upper elementary. I felt the pacing to be a bit odd— quite a bit of exposition and very staccato throughout, but overall an insightful read.
stuvonbon's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
4.0
allysonbogie's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book when we used it for Battle of the Books several years ago, and I found it equally compelling today as I finished re-reading it. We'll be using it again for the Battle of the Books this year, and I will be so excited to see how students interpret the story and themes for their Animoto videos. Rhodes really makes you feel like you are right there in the Ninth Ward with Lanesha, Mama Ya-Ya, and Tashon, as Katrina and the breech of the levees happen. My students were only 3 or 4 years old when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, so I am also glad that they will be reading this and learning some of the history through the story.
andeez's review against another edition
3.0
I love the idea of a fictionalized tale from the Ninth Ward, and maybe it's a bit tame on the social justice aspect because it's a middle grade novel. I read it more as an adventure tale than the historical fiction account I was looking for.
Ghosts play a role in the story, the main character has the "sight" to see them. I believe this is unnecessary to the story - but like I said, the author may have been going for a completely different vibe than I wanted to read.
Now I'm on the search for a middle grade book with a bit more realism from the Ninth Ward.
Ghosts play a role in the story, the main character has the "sight" to see them. I believe this is unnecessary to the story - but like I said, the author may have been going for a completely different vibe than I wanted to read.
Now I'm on the search for a middle grade book with a bit more realism from the Ninth Ward.
raekoch's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
A good book but was emotional and sad. Surprised by the fact she saw ghosts, but liked how that wrapped things up at the end of the book.
ww2me's review against another edition
This was a really good read for young people because the writing was in language young people can understand. Even though the focus was on the main characters' ability to see ghosts, it builds to a strong denouement which gives credence to what so many experienced during Hurricane Katrina.