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This is a heartwarming tale of the power of the Internet to bring people together, and a reminder of the plight of refugees.
Of particular note is the voicing of the character's writings, including poetic musings, which heighten the impact of this plausible young teen.
Exceptional character development matched with great storytelling make this novel essential for most libraries.
This would be a powerful companion to Louise O'Neill's Asking for It and Mindy McGinnis's The Female of the Species and it also provides a strong curricular connection to health classes.
A delightful listen, sure to engage young fairy-tale fans, with enough depth to intrigue older listeners. Consider for all elementary library collections.
The profusion of subplots might confuse a casual listener. However, those who pay attention will certainly gain new insight into Americans' prejudices about labor unions and immigrants at World War II's beginning.–Debbie Whitbeck, West Ottawa Public Schools, Holland, MI
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