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You Only Live Once, David Bravo
by Mark Oshiro
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
Mark Oshiro really has a knack for writing middle grade, honestly. David's voice feels so authentic throughout the book, and he's just trying to figure out who he is. I loved that this featured a kid who was adopted, and he was really learning how that influences his own identity. Plus, his friendships are changing because he's in middle school, and it's just something that's really relatable to middle grade readers.
I'll be honest, I was absolutely hooked for the second half of this book. I didn't want to put it down until I was done reading! While I think it ends up being slightly too long, I still enjoyed it all the way until the end. It's such a fun middle grade read, and IC an't wait to recommend it at work!
I'll be honest, I was absolutely hooked for the second half of this book. I didn't want to put it down until I was done reading! While I think it ends up being slightly too long, I still enjoyed it all the way until the end. It's such a fun middle grade read, and IC an't wait to recommend it at work!
Graphic: Bullying, Vomit
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, Grief
Minor: Death, Car accident, Death of parent