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roseleaf24's review against another edition
3.0
This is an entertaining story with a sweet message and great characters. I would have loved some stronger world building. The first few chapters confused me, and I feel like I need to know what the other villagers of Minnipins are like. How similar are all the towns? I don't know that that would have bothered me as much as a child, though.
sarahholland's review against another edition
Fond memories of this book from childhood.
lowclasswarrior's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
I loved this book! It’s a straightforward story. Quick, fun read. About a group of neurodivergent-coded weirdos who don’t fit in with their village. I thought the writing was clever and funny. I loved the character interactions. It’s a children’s book that adults can enjoy.
justicepirate's review against another edition
3.0
At first I thought this was going to be some weird book about the Medieval period. Instead, while reading it to my sons, they found it to be quite humorous and good. It wasn't bad, and had some interesting aspects in the plot.
Minnipins are a particular people who have unique names. It is as if these people completely forgot their history and created new forms of things based of what they think history is. They live in a way where everyone has a set of jobs based off of their families and so on. Muggles keeps seeing something in the mountains. Some of her friends seem to see things in a different light as well. 5 of them may have to band together in order to help save their village, even if they are outcasts.
Minnipins are a particular people who have unique names. It is as if these people completely forgot their history and created new forms of things based of what they think history is. They live in a way where everyone has a set of jobs based off of their families and so on. Muggles keeps seeing something in the mountains. Some of her friends seem to see things in a different light as well. 5 of them may have to band together in order to help save their village, even if they are outcasts.
ogreart's review
4.0
Been working on going through Newbery books lately. This was a nice little fantasy novel. Very enjoyable characters.
ajreader's review against another edition
4.0
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A clever, inspiring children's story that has stayed with me for years.
A clever, inspiring children's story that has stayed with me for years.
caedycon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.25
Re-reading a childhood favorite, and I just adored the jaunt back down memory lane. Such a fun read, every bit as good as I remembered it being.