Brave, Berrybrook # 2 by Svetlana Chmakova
Jensen is having a hard time in middle school, but the tragic fact, initially at least for the reader, is that he doesn't know it. Because he believes that sunspots are a real danger to us all, among other reasons, he's teased, tormented, and even ignored or taken for granted by his classmates.
Chmakova's story is full of humor and affectionate for its characters, and the first half of it was a great character study. As for the second part, most people won't have any issues, but I was bothered by how the plot was resolved. 'Brave' has an important message, but I don't know if its the right way to teach compassion.
Berrybrook Middle School
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