Reviews

Falling Boy by Alison McGhee

aliciasirois's review

3.0

Lots of symbolism.

joannag101's review

3.0

I loved the characters in this book and that it was completely visual. I just felt the conversations and action (rather, nonaction) were repetitious in a way that made this short little book feel drawn out.

antidale's review

4.0

A poignant look at what kids can expect from themselves .

wordnerdy's review

4.0

This is a sweet novel about a teenage boy in a wheelchair; he spends his summer working in a bakery with an eccentric boy boss and with a troubled little girl hanging around. Gradually the story of his injury comes out, though his boss has half-convinced everyone that he is a superhero. Anyway, I really liked this, and give it an A- because it drags a little.

peonylantern's review

4.0

My rating is more between a three and a four for this quiet and moving story about several children. I appreciate the pacing and slow reveal of the characters and their histories.