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rdaught's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
12dejamoo's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I can't believe I let my parents get rid of our Kit and Samantha books that was truly a crime these books are a gem. I feel like they are so good at giving a sense of the time period without just explaining things - the history section at the end was great too!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism
jadeshea's review against another edition
4.0
Meet Julie is about a young girl whose parents are getting a divorce and her dad is hardly around anymore. She and her older sister move in with her mother, while her dad stays in the same house they’ve lived in for a long time. Julie has to start a new school without her best friend, and she’s finding it hard to adjust to her new life.
She decides to try out for the boys basketball team since there isn’t one for girls, but the coach says she can’t be on the team because she’s a girl. Julie knows that’s not right, and she will do everything she can to try get him to change his mind.
This book was a really great addition to the American Girl collection. I love Julie’s story, and how she went through so much, but still held strong. This wasn’t just about one issue for her, it was about a lot of different issues, and I adored that.
The whole plot line was great, and all of the characters were wonderful as well! I can’t wait to read more about Julie!
She decides to try out for the boys basketball team since there isn’t one for girls, but the coach says she can’t be on the team because she’s a girl. Julie knows that’s not right, and she will do everything she can to try get him to change his mind.
This book was a really great addition to the American Girl collection. I love Julie’s story, and how she went through so much, but still held strong. This wasn’t just about one issue for her, it was about a lot of different issues, and I adored that.
The whole plot line was great, and all of the characters were wonderful as well! I can’t wait to read more about Julie!
2amreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kaileywicked's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
karingforbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Talks about some heavier topics, like the Vietnam war, divorce, feminism. Well presented in a kids book. Definitely an introductory book but enjoyable
an_adult_ish_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Second time I've read this one, but it's been years since I last read it. I completely forgot that Julie was a Taurus like me. 😂
tracisbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I forgot to add this to my shelf when I read it! I think it was May.
gracezenzen's review against another edition
5.0
This book was good because Julie had to learn to get through things even though they were really hard and she didn't want to.