Erica says...
Hello, Universe is a sweet story about a timid boy named Virgil, a boy named Chett who acts like a bully, a girl named Valencia, who is deaf and has accepted the idea of not needing friends, and a girl named Kaori, a self-proclaimed psychic. The story line is simple, but engaging. This story is largely about friendship, the connection between people, and the idea that good things are not just coincidences. It's a very feel-good read with positive messages. Rating: 5/5
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Erica says...
Wow. This is just a beautiful book! The story is beautiful, the writing is beautiful, the characters are beautiful. This story is written by author Katherine Applegate, and is told by a peaceful gorilla named Ivan. Ivan is such a lovable character and this is a surprisingly deep, meaningful, emotional story- all conveyed through the simple and sincere Ivan. I highly recommend this book to readers of all ages. The story contains messages of courage, love, loyalty, emotional awareness, friendship, acknowledging trauma/hurt, healing, and selflessness. This is a great family book. It does contain sad instances of animals being injured or killed, but without graphic descriptions. Rating: 5/5 |