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caseythereader 's review for:
Thea and the Mischief Makers
by Tracy Badua
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Thanks to Books Forward PR for the free copy of this book.
- THEA AND THE MISCHIEF MAKERS has me questioning why I don’t read more middle grade books, because this was so fun.
- I loved that this book is both a magical adventure and a lesson to look out for others instead of just yourself. Evan doesn’t have a stated diagnosis, but he’s clearly neurodivergent and Thea learns that someone’s awkwardness isn’t worth losing a great friendship over.
- There’s also a great thread of the plot that’s about the unexpected ways grief can manifest itself that’s done so well for younger kids to grasp.
- The duwendes were great too, also a perfect mix of silly and serious.
- THEA AND THE MISCHIEF MAKERS has me questioning why I don’t read more middle grade books, because this was so fun.
- I loved that this book is both a magical adventure and a lesson to look out for others instead of just yourself. Evan doesn’t have a stated diagnosis, but he’s clearly neurodivergent and Thea learns that someone’s awkwardness isn’t worth losing a great friendship over.
- There’s also a great thread of the plot that’s about the unexpected ways grief can manifest itself that’s done so well for younger kids to grasp.
- The duwendes were great too, also a perfect mix of silly and serious.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief