![]() With only a couple of exceptions (the bullies), they’re all fully fledged people with their own quirks, faults, motivations, and goals. Does she make mistakes? Of course! But Peppi also learns to take responsibility for her mistakes, and to both accept and grant forgiveness.Īwkward is not only Peppi’s story, it’s also the story of the students and teachers around her. She guides the reader along as Peppi reaches out to others and takes risks along the road to friendship. ![]() Um.) On the flip side of that, Chmakova also shows how fun, rewarding, and fulfilling friendships can be when they’re built on honesty and trust. (Not that I *cough* personally identify with that at all. ![]() ![]() Chmakova weaves her middle school story with humor, grace, and a keen understanding of how, well, awkward interpersonal interactions can be, particularly for shy kids. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |