Look Both Ways : A Tale Told in Ten Blocks (Hardcover)

from bell7

*E-ARC received from Edelweiss/Above the Treeline in exchange for an honest review. No money or other goods were exchanged, and all views are my own.* Ten blocks - and ten tales revolving around teens who live on those streets - give you a kaleidoscopic mosaic of one neighborhood, one school and ...

from froxgirl

This series of brief and poignant linked short stories, set in an African American neighborhood, smoothly and humorously shares how middle school boys and girls deal with: boys with crushes, girls with crushes, moms and dads, scary dogs, moms with cancer, scary teachers, crossing guard moms, weir...

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When I finished reading the book, the word that came to mind was "cozy." It gave me an overall warm feeling of affection for these children trying to make their way in a world filled with the sort of everyday tribulations that can loom large at any age. I also thought it masterfully well-written,...

from ecataldi

Seriously, Jason Reynolds can do no wrong. Every book is a freaking masterpiece. Ten blocks. Ten stories. Ten more reasons to fall in love with Jason Reynolds. School may end when the bell rings, but that's when these stories start. Kids talking about boogers, trying to steal change, skateboard h...

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What a great book for elementary and middle grade students! Ten stories, ten walks home from school. Each connected in some way (school bus falling from the sky?). We never really know anyone until we walk in their shoes—and this book is a way to do that. Aside from the wonderful storytelling, I ...