A review by kibbles15
Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko

emotional funny informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was an excellent book!  I have to admit, it started off a little slow and I wasn't sure I was going to like it.  But as the book moved forward I began to feel the depth of emotions of the family in the book.  The author did an excellent job of describing some of the conflict a child might feel in relation to having a sibling with Autism.  Overall, a cute story about a boy with a mentally handicapped older sister.  I highly recommend this book!  Especially to children seeking to better understand mental illness.
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