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stole123's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
erica_s's review against another edition
4.0
It's hard to believe the author never heard about Simon Rodia and the Watts Towers in L.A., but anyway, I loved this book. Especially when Rose says, "I prefer not to." I would give this book to readers of Hilary McKay and Jane Birdsall.
j_rowley's review against another edition
4.0
Really liked this one.
Girl, Margaret Rose Kane, goes to camp (a lot of kids do, but she can't figure out why.) Her parents usually love to have her on their trips. Her great uncles adore her, but no one wants her for the summer. She is the ultimate outsider. Great uncle comes to collect her when camp director calls her to complain because she prefers not do to anything camp-like. She goes back to uncles' house where she finds out why they didn't want her with them for the summer.
Gentrification has come to her uncles' neighborhood so their delightfully whimsical towers are slated for demolition. This makes Margaret very angry, and she sets out to do something about it.
Well written. Konigsburg has a very interesting voice when it comes to adults dealing with out-of-the-ordinary children. While they don't seem to really like children in general, they are amused by the out of the ordinary.
Girl, Margaret Rose Kane, goes to camp (a lot of kids do, but she can't figure out why.) Her parents usually love to have her on their trips. Her great uncles adore her, but no one wants her for the summer. She is the ultimate outsider. Great uncle comes to collect her when camp director calls her to complain because she prefers not do to anything camp-like. She goes back to uncles' house where she finds out why they didn't want her with them for the summer.
Gentrification has come to her uncles' neighborhood so their delightfully whimsical towers are slated for demolition. This makes Margaret very angry, and she sets out to do something about it.
Well written. Konigsburg has a very interesting voice when it comes to adults dealing with out-of-the-ordinary children. While they don't seem to really like children in general, they are amused by the out of the ordinary.
tylermcgaughey's review against another edition
4.0
E.L. Konigsburg is still writing the most sophisticated books for young people out there. I don't know anyone else who could write a children's book that's a condemnation of outsider art and a celebration of outsider art, let alone one as surprisingly poignant as this book is.
alligood2000's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. Such a beautiful story about being yourself, the value of family, and standing up for what you believe. I spent a pleasant afternoon at the pool with this book and enjoyed myself immensely. It flowed nicely between past and present and gently probed growing up issues such as bullying, first crushes, and independence. But for me the largest theme was that of family. A fiercely loyal, loving, and quirky group of family that loves you can help you through anything.
pminkler's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
erinricks's review against another edition
4.0
I really like this book! I found it at the school library, and picked it up because it had been on my summer reading list, and a ton of people had recommended it. I was not disappointed at all! I loved how Konigsburg painted a vivid image of the towers. Great book!
4saradouglas's review against another edition
3.0
This book was cute at times and had some good characters and scenes, but it could also get boring. The towers sounded cool, the uncles were cute, but the rest was just sort of "meh."
hnbb's review against another edition
4.0
Konigsburg has the ability to portray believable relationships that are relevant and relatable but not romantic. I have enjoyed each book of hers that I have read. They are nice and refreshing and not usually too heavy.