I found Fighting Words a difficult read. Difficult because of the content and because I am not sure who I would recommend this book to. I know abuse happens and that kids are dealing with it. If kids are unaware I don’t want to give them the book. If kids are aware and it has happened or is happening to them, then I don’t want to add to their pain. This may have to do with my elementary lens. The format of Clap When You Land took a moment to sort out. I do like the format. I just needed to recognize the voices of the sisters. Once I had that understanding I found the book likeable. The main characters found their way to each other with twists and turns along the way. When the Ground is Hard is the big winner for me. The story of friendship amid differences was a triumph.
My vote is When the Ground is Hard
When the Ground is Hard is my winner, hands (or feet in this case) down. It is a beautiful story that I would be comfortable recommending to a wide variety of readers, my mother and daughters included.
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