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mamadaughterbookclub 's review for:
Ollie In Between
by Jess Callans
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is one of the best books I've read about puberty for middle graders since the book it was inspired by - Are You There God, It's Me Margaret? But so many other themes besides puberty are explored in a thoughtful and inclusive way, including gender identity, coming out, growing apart from friends, bullying, and the question Ollie sets out to learn more about, what it means to be a woman.
I read it so quickly and was so impressed by the depth of the story and character development. More thoughts to come, but it's definitely going to be a title I recommend wholeheartedly to all readers.
I read it so quickly and was so impressed by the depth of the story and character development. More thoughts to come, but it's definitely going to be a title I recommend wholeheartedly to all readers.