Good book! Had me interested

many books about institutionalization try to take a side on either institutionalization or deinstitutionalization - this book walks the line between both - emphasizing the major failures of both, because the reality is that both failed in catastrophic ways. finished this one on July 11th.

This is my first graphic novel. While I liked the story about Raina's life as a teenager - so many things that adults and current middle schoolers can relate to - I would rather have read this book as a chapter book.

Enjoyable, light read. Made me want to go back to France :)

If you ever watched the movie, Minority Report, this book has a similar take on the surveillance state. However, Lalami's presentation feels more real and prescient and less futuristic. With the rise of AI intelligence and integrated computer systems, one can easily imagine the fate of our protagonist, as she is swept up and placed in a detention center based on an algorithm's output. The book is gripping and tense at times, but also does a good job of showing us how technology can worm its way into our lives in ways we may not have imagined.

Good book!!!!!! Loved the main character (the octopus)!!!

Not a fan at all!!!!!!

Louise and Milo are playing a fun game of fetch, until there is a slight misunderstanding. Milo goes on a quest to find a stick that was never thrown. At the same time, Louise goes on a search for Milo. A story of pet/human love!

If you like baseball, you'll love this story. Between Joey's Italian family, which revolve all events around food - and Bobbi's family, that own a llama farm, these two young kids find they have more common that they realize. A funny and serious book for middle grade readers.

Love the book!!!! And the twists!!!! Definitely a great read!!!