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jennamonaco's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was so heartbreaking and hopeful at the same time. Not just for kids, this book is so necessary and so beautifully done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
audreylee's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This little novel in verse tells a big story. What a love story to communication, caring adults, friends, nature, and poetry.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
anxiouslybooked's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
LeZotte, Ann Clare. Deer Run Home. Scholastic Press, 2024, 978-1339021900. $18.99. 224p. Grades 5-8
Description: Effie was born Deaf, but no one in her family uses her language, ASL, to communicate. After an incident happened at her mom’s house, Effie and Deja are sent to move in with their father. After her ASL interpreter at school realizes that Effie may be suffering from some neglect at home with her father, she is determined to help her and get her out of that unsafe environment.
Thoughts: WOW. This book blew me out of the water. There are so many different layers to Effie’s story and it truly makes your heart hurt while also slowly putting it back together. I personally had no idea about language deprivation. This book is highly recommended for all middle school and upper elementary school libraries.
Realistic Fiction
Tags: ASL, Deaf awareness, Child Neglect, Novels-In-Verse, Friendship, Diverse Family Structures, Adoption, Foster Care, Physical/Verbal Abuse, Language Deprivation
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Alcohol