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readingsofaslinky's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Classism, and Toxic friendship
bookgurl488's review
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
5.0
This book was great and the characters were endearing. I loved the journey he went on to start this new chapter in his life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Racism
ashleycmms's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Classism, and Racism
avisreadsandreads's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Racism
Moderate: Bullying and Injury/Injury detail
kryskross's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, and Classism
lilybear3's review
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
New Kid was a great read that I had put off for too long. Jerry Craft does a good job in showing different kinds of racist microaggressions, stereotypes, and acts of racism (e.g. the teacher never learning Drew's name) that BIPOC experience that is accessible to young readers. This book feels like a slice-of-life, like there isn't a major plotline, but I enjoyed the character development.
I'm looking forward to reading the sequel!
I'm looking forward to reading the sequel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, and Racism
nrogers_1030's review
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
Great read! Very age appropriate and a great way to open dialogue for topics like these — racism and classism. I also love books that talk/mention other books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Classism
anniefwrites's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
This was a great read! It covered so many topics seamlessly, from microaggressions to colorism to classism, and all in a way that would connect with younger readers. The art style is more comic-like than illustration-like, which isn’t my preference but I do think Craft used the artwork to help tell the story well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Classism, and Cultural appropriation
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