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The Insiders
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bookshelves: hardcover, lgbtqia, library-checkout, magic, middle-grade-or-childrens
May 21, 2022
bookshelves: hardcover, lgbtqia, library-checkout, magic, middle-grade-or-childrens
4 stars!
When Hector moves from his school in San Francisco to Orangevale, nothing really seems to come together. Most days Hector wants to disappear and hide from the school bullies, and then a magical room appears. Everything Hector needs appears in that room, including two new friends from other schools in other parts of the country. Three outsiders at their own school, they easily understand and try to help one another.
I thought this was such a wonderful queer middle grade novel. I think many kids will relate to the story of not fitting in at their own school and needing a safe place to hide from it all. I think the author tackled some tough subjects in a very respective and empathetic way. I really loved all three main characters and their chemistry with one another. I loved the touch of magic that created a safe space for the kids and wish that it existed everywhere.
When Hector moves from his school in San Francisco to Orangevale, nothing really seems to come together. Most days Hector wants to disappear and hide from the school bullies, and then a magical room appears. Everything Hector needs appears in that room, including two new friends from other schools in other parts of the country. Three outsiders at their own school, they easily understand and try to help one another.
I thought this was such a wonderful queer middle grade novel. I think many kids will relate to the story of not fitting in at their own school and needing a safe place to hide from it all. I think the author tackled some tough subjects in a very respective and empathetic way. I really loved all three main characters and their chemistry with one another. I loved the touch of magic that created a safe space for the kids and wish that it existed everywhere.
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Started Reading
May 14, 2022
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Finished Reading
May 21, 2022
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May 21, 2022
– Shelved as:
hardcover
May 21, 2022
– Shelved as:
library-checkout
May 21, 2022
– Shelved as:
lgbtqia
May 21, 2022
– Shelved as:
magic
May 21, 2022
– Shelved as:
middle-grade-or-childrens
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May 21, 2022 07:08PM
Great review, Rachel. Loving the cover.
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Excellent review Rachel
Fantastic review Rachel!
Margaret M wrote: "Excellent review Rachel"Miya (in a puddle of pain) wrote: "Fantastic review Rachel!"
NZLisaM wrote: "Great review, Rachel. Loving the cover."
Thanks everyone!
