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37 reviews
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Excrement
The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-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? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Giants Beware! by Jorge Aguirre
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cannibalism
Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Child abuse and Child death
When the Sea Turned to Silver by Grace Lin
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and War
Moderate: Death
Shuna's Journey by Hayao Miyazaki
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Trafficking
My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring by Angela Cervantes
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
4.0
As someone who is also half white, half Mexican, this book really spoke to me on a spiritual level š this is the first book Iāve ever read that has a half white, half Mexican main character. And a mystery-book-loving girl at that! I wish I could go back in time and give this book to my younger self; she wouldāve loved it.
All that to say, I still love this book ā¤ļø the whole cast of characters was amazing and the mystery actually had a plot twist I didnāt see coming!
All that to say, I still love this book ā¤ļø the whole cast of characters was amazing and the mystery actually had a plot twist I didnāt see coming!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Stalking
Lights in a Dark Place: True Stories of God at Work in Colombia by Rebecca Davis
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and War
Foundation by Isaac Asimov
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Sci-fi just isnāt my thing š I liked all the political drama, the correlations between this world and our own world, but alas I donāt really care to read about outer spaceā¦