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A review by cassroberts89
An Uninterrupted View of the Sky by Melanie Crowder
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.25
Read aloud for homeschool.
This is a fantastic story that opened up some great discussions with the kids. We are fortunate enough to live a comfortable, fairly sheltered life. I can’t imagine a situation where my kids could possibly begin to understand what Francisco and his family are going through, which is why books like these are so important. Reading diverse perspectives brings awareness. Awareness builds understanding. Understanding makes way for empathy. Empathy is everything that this world needs, right now and always.
Bonus points for the author’s beautiful use of poetry to explore character feelings and development. And extra bonus points for the sweet, raw romance that is just right for early teens (IMO - yearning, romantic feelings described and a brief kissing scene). I did leave off a star for the kids’ lack of enthusiasm upon finishing the book. I may have enjoyed it more than they did, and they might have felt more of a connection if they were a couple of years older. They are currently 11 and almost-14.
This is a fantastic story that opened up some great discussions with the kids. We are fortunate enough to live a comfortable, fairly sheltered life. I can’t imagine a situation where my kids could possibly begin to understand what Francisco and his family are going through, which is why books like these are so important. Reading diverse perspectives brings awareness. Awareness builds understanding. Understanding makes way for empathy. Empathy is everything that this world needs, right now and always.
Bonus points for the author’s beautiful use of poetry to explore character feelings and development. And extra bonus points for the sweet, raw romance that is just right for early teens (IMO - yearning, romantic feelings described and a brief kissing scene). I did leave off a star for the kids’ lack of enthusiasm upon finishing the book. I may have enjoyed it more than they did, and they might have felt more of a connection if they were a couple of years older. They are currently 11 and almost-14.