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The Tattooed Potato and Other Clues
by Ellen Raskin
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
*BOOK RATING CATCH UP #18/54 😳*
Ellen Raskin is a classic children's author, but I had only read The Westing Game prior to this book. She has a great sense of humor while also setting up impressive puzzles for her readers. This book in particular has fun poking fun at the Holmes-Watson dynamic, and I thoroughly enjoyed Dickory as the main character.
CONTENT WARNING: The book includes some archaic language and views on disability. By the end of the narrative, it seems that Dickory learns an important lesson on inclusivity. She creates a bond with a physically and mentally disabled character, whom she had villainized in her head earlier in the story. With that said, it doesn't change how startling the language is throughout the book.
Ellen Raskin is a classic children's author, but I had only read The Westing Game prior to this book. She has a great sense of humor while also setting up impressive puzzles for her readers. This book in particular has fun poking fun at the Holmes-Watson dynamic, and I thoroughly enjoyed Dickory as the main character.
CONTENT WARNING: The book includes some archaic language and views on disability. By the end of the narrative, it seems that Dickory learns an important lesson on inclusivity. She creates a bond with a physically and mentally disabled character, whom she had villainized in her head earlier in the story. With that said, it doesn't change how startling the language is throughout the book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism