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sumayyaha's review against another edition
3.0
Rating - 3.3
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I really liked it but somewhere inbetween it fell flat for me, but I know it could mean a lot to people with Sudanese backrounds or maybe those who had been in similar situations. It was good overall.
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I really liked it but somewhere inbetween it fell flat for me, but I know it could mean a lot to people with Sudanese backrounds or maybe those who had been in similar situations. It was good overall.
irisdagmar's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful words and beautiful art to accompany them. Amazing to read a book about a protagonist who survives genocide, but have it be appropriate for a middle grade audience - hard stuff, but with hope and resilience mixed in, and not anything too graphic. Plenty to talk about with readers - just wow!
amulholland6's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-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? No
5.0
rjdenney's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS!!!
The writing was so beautiful but heartbreaking at the same time. The illustrations were a huge part of his story and blended so well with the verse writing style. Amira is such a strong and determined main character and I admire her so much for her strength and drive, especially during such a horrifying time in her young life. Andrea has a way with words that captivate and dig deep into you and make you feel. I look forward to reading more of her amazing work in the future.
- Richard
The writing was so beautiful but heartbreaking at the same time. The illustrations were a huge part of his story and blended so well with the verse writing style. Amira is such a strong and determined main character and I admire her so much for her strength and drive, especially during such a horrifying time in her young life. Andrea has a way with words that captivate and dig deep into you and make you feel. I look forward to reading more of her amazing work in the future.
- Richard
ainay's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
meredith_summers's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
alykat_reads's review
fast-paced
5.0
I understand the sentiment of not talking to your children about difficult topics - such as war, but I definitely believe there are age appropriate ways to tell them. Besides, there are millions of children across the world who have to live through the wars and they are even younger than our children that we say aren't old enough to learn about it. They're experiencing it so the least our children can do is learn about it.
This being written in verse really added to the beauty of the writing. This was powerful and a good way for middle-grade children to learn about what is happening in Sudan in a way that is accessible. I listened to this, but other reviewers have said the illustrations are absolutely beautiful, so eventually I would love to do a re-read of this with the physical version so I can see all the illustrations as well.
This being written in verse really added to the beauty of the writing. This was powerful and a good way for middle-grade children to learn about what is happening in Sudan in a way that is accessible. I listened to this, but other reviewers have said the illustrations are absolutely beautiful, so eventually I would love to do a re-read of this with the physical version so I can see all the illustrations as well.
sgrizzle's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
“Amira, sorrow’s fence has locked you in,” she says. “The only way out is through time.”
This middle grade novel told in verse chronicles one family’s experience with the Sudanese war through the eyes of their daughter Amira. I read another middle grade verse novel for last year’s Read Around the World and decided to do it again because of the differing perspective that gave. This was overall strong and I would encourage it for youth, it gives enough of the difficult content to land powerfully but doesn’t get too graphic, we spend the time focusing on how Amira understands it all and how she feels. The ending was abrupt and is why I rated this as I did, but it’s a worthwhile read.
This middle grade novel told in verse chronicles one family’s experience with the Sudanese war through the eyes of their daughter Amira. I read another middle grade verse novel for last year’s Read Around the World and decided to do it again because of the differing perspective that gave. This was overall strong and I would encourage it for youth, it gives enough of the difficult content to land powerfully but doesn’t get too graphic, we spend the time focusing on how Amira understands it all and how she feels. The ending was abrupt and is why I rated this as I did, but it’s a worthwhile read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and War
lsparrow's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the style of this book written in a poetry style and the illustrations that went a long with it. I did feel that there were times when the English language seemed to guide the story in ways that seemed to not be connected to the character. however it is an English language book. overall I enjoyed this book