Seriously, Jason Reynolds can do no wrong. Every book is a freaking masterpiece. Ten blocks. Ten stories. Ten more reasons to fall in love with Jason Reynolds. School may end when the bell rings, but that's when these stories start. Kids talking about boogers, trying to steal change, skateboard home, write the best jokes, plan escape routes, face their fears, and stand up to bullies. Each story is different, but little pieces from one story may end up in another, and another, and another and together they tell a bigger story; the story of how a group of students, a few blocks in the city, and the vivacity of youth can weave together the brightest community. Loved it! (menos)

Seriously, Jason Reynolds can do no wrong. Every book is a freaking masterpiece. Ten blocks. Ten stories. Ten more reasons to fall in love with Jason Reynolds. School may end when the bell rings, but that's when these stories start. Kids talking about boogers, trying to steal change, skateboard home, write the best jokes, plan escape routes, face their fears, and stand up to bullies. Each (leer más)

Clever, strong writing, super relevant to your average urban middle schooler/upper elementary kid. I love the mix of stories, the repeating imagery, but man, I really can't handle the boogers. There are SO MANY things going on in here: parents with cancer, sickle cell, friendships, elementary school kids being kids, grief, skateboarding, obsessive behavior, just LOTS. advanced reader's copy provided by edelweiss. (menos)

Clever, strong writing, super relevant to your average urban middle schooler/upper elementary kid. I love the mix of stories, the repeating imagery, but man, I really can't handle the boogers. There are SO MANY things going on in here: parents with cancer, sickle cell, friendships, elementary school kids being kids, grief, skateboarding, obsessive behavior, just LOTS. advanced reader's (leer más)