Official Review: Brooklyn Salt by James Scorzelli

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Re: Official Review: Brooklyn Salt by James Scorzelli

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Cecilia_L wrote: 22 Sep 2018, 10:53 This character-building novel was an enjoyable read that moved at a fast pace. I found the characters Joel and Grub to be genuine and relatable to young adults. On the other hand, the Thompson family came across a little too perfect and therefore, were less relatable. While the plot was somewhat predictable, I appreciated the age-appropriate themes it represented including faith, family, friendship, bullying, good conquering evil, and dealing with conflict. As a parent, I valued the positive message conveyed through the pages.
This book sounds like a great novel for kids. How to deal with bullies and conflict in a biblical manner are subjects that can be difficult for teens to navigate. Thank you for your thorough and informative review. I am going to look into this one a little further.
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Kareka88 wrote: 26 Sep 2018, 16:14
Cecilia_L wrote: 22 Sep 2018, 10:53 This character-building novel was an enjoyable read that moved at a fast pace. I found the characters Joel and Grub to be genuine and relatable to young adults. On the other hand, the Thompson family came across a little too perfect and therefore, were less relatable. While the plot was somewhat predictable, I appreciated the age-appropriate themes it represented including faith, family, friendship, bullying, good conquering evil, and dealing with conflict. As a parent, I valued the positive message conveyed through the pages.
This book sounds like a great novel for kids. How to deal with bullies and conflict in a biblical manner are subjects that can be difficult for teens to navigate. Thank you for your thorough and informative review. I am going to look into this one a little further.
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