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adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Utterly obsessed 😭🩵
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What a fun & spooky little book this was! The perfect vibes for spooky season.
I look forward to what this friend group gets into next.
I look forward to what this friend group gets into next.
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A lovely addition to this series featuring Ruby, our baby elephant. I loved learning about her back story and how she ended up alongside her uncles— Ivan & Bob. Ruby’s story had its sweet & funny moments, yet also contained real darkness of poaching and loss of a family member.
I would recommend this series to readers of any age that want to read from the perspective of a beloved animal. The audiobooks for each were fantastic!
I would recommend this series to readers of any age that want to read from the perspective of a beloved animal. The audiobooks for each were fantastic!
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Applegate does a fantastic job capturing the innocence and whimsy through the lens of our canine friend. I absolutely adored it!
“We smell feelings, too. Sad has a sharp scent, with an undertone of sweetness. Sad smells like being lost in a winter forest as the sun goes down.
And happy? Happy is the best, but there’s a touch of wistfulness around the edges. Happy smells like bacon ice cream served up in an expensive leather shoe.
You’re going to love every minute of it, but you know it won’t last forever.”
"maybe it’s easier to forgive others once you’ve learned how to forgive yourself.”
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A heartfelt middle grade story based on a real Gorilla named Ivan. I will definitely be continuing on with this series🥹
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death
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A emotional, profoundly moving story told in verse— this one hits you in the feels. Long Way Down forces you to reevaluate not only the world around you, but yourself.
This story spans all of 60 seconds, but the impact will stick with you long after turning the last page. Do yourself a favor and listen to or read the author interview because Jason Reynolds perfectly encapsulates his reasoning for writing this in verse.
I know I’ll be thinking of this book often with tears in my eyes.
This story spans all of 60 seconds, but the impact will stick with you long after turning the last page. Do yourself a favor and listen to or read the author interview because Jason Reynolds perfectly encapsulates his reasoning for writing this in verse.
I know I’ll be thinking of this book often with tears in my eyes.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Gun violence, Violence, Death of parent
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
small town x single parent x broody tattooed chef that immediately hates the fmc but slowly softens that hard heart of his while helping calm her colicky baby = me swooning + kicking my feet & crying at alllll the sweet/tender moments.
yeah, I am obsessed with this series. my heart💓
yeah, I am obsessed with this series. my heart💓