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By Kristen · 14 posts · 266 views
last updated Feb 16, 2021 02:44PM
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This was the book my heart needed. It's about embracing who you are, even if you are not what others want you to be or think you should be. It's for anyone who lives in their own head, who drifts, who is an artist (whether they know it yet or not). It's for everyone who has a rich imagination.
Yes, there are plenty of people who want us to get out of Magic Fairness Land and live in "the real world," but if we don't believe in the one, then the other is never going to get any better. ...more
Yes, there are plenty of people who want us to get out of Magic Fairness Land and live in "the real world," but if we don't believe in the one, then the other is never going to get any better. ...more
I cried nonstop from page 295 and page 307! Oh my goodness! What a touching story! It is all about accepting yourself, your life circumstances, yet never giving up on hopes and dreams, even if they seem unrealistic. It had a slow start. Then I was glad that I am a person who has a hard time abandoning books (accepting myself!). It is the best $0.99 that I ever spent. I think I am going to have my children’s literature students buy their own copy.
It’s not often that I give a book five stars but this book is worthy. It’s one that will come to you later in a quiet moment.
Quirky. Fun. Smart.
Lately I don't usually choose to read slive of life realistic middle grade fiction like this, but I had to review this. It's very sweet ! Not a page turner, by any means, but a good read. And one that shines light on underrepresetned personalities in MG fiction --- introverts and misfits.
Good for fans of Pennypacker's Pax and Summer of the Gypsy Moths, both of which I liked but felt really traumatized by! ...more
Good for fans of Pennypacker's Pax and Summer of the Gypsy Moths, both of which I liked but felt really traumatized by! ...more
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