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sadiesw_'s review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
appaloosa05's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful story, as only Kate DiCamillo can tell. I'm so happy the dog doesn't die because the world does not need more books where the dog dies.
spzawada's review against another edition
funny
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
brittanica_bold's review against another edition
5.0
Purely a five because it was my favorite book growing up
leticiasmugala's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
slow-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
5.0
aclopez6's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this a lot, but as an adult reading it there were a few things I would nitpick.
1. The father/Preacher and mother of the Dewberry boys both reinforce the idea that being mean to someone is a way to show you want to be friends. Opal is forming a lot of positive relationships in her town, even if the age-appropriateness is questionable. The Dewberry boys did not need to be defended.
2. Gone with the Wind being read aloud to a character described as having dark brown skin irked me, even if it was a friendly/innocent interaction.
1. The father/Preacher and mother of the Dewberry boys both reinforce the idea that being mean to someone is a way to show you want to be friends. Opal is forming a lot of positive relationships in her town, even if the age-appropriateness is questionable. The Dewberry boys did not need to be defended.
2. Gone with the Wind being read aloud to a character described as having dark brown skin irked me, even if it was a friendly/innocent interaction.
avidwhale's review against another edition
5.0
THIS back in like 6th grade or so fr showed me the beauty of literature this is like a classic deserving a place among the ranks of the goats
jfrie65's review against another edition
5.0
Spring read aloud for 7 and 9 year olds. We had some amazing conversations throughout this book. I was thankful for the use of particular language around disabilities, mental health, death, identity, police brutality and even witches! We won’t forget Winn-Dixie.