No Castles Here Audiobook

" I'm debating if this ends up on the fantasy shelf, too. It's kind of magical realism. In parts. This just came in, so I've only skimmed it, but from what I read, it's pretty damn awesome. I really liked Augie, his mother, and Walter and Roger. Good stuff!! "

" It was ok, but definitely not what the title makes you think. Pretty good though. "

" Enjoyable read, suitable for 4th-6th graders. "

" This was a pretty good book. I kind of liked it, the beginning wasn't that interesting, but once I got into the book I liked it. "

" I think this is a very interesting book about magic in real life, how miracles can come true event to even to a child, and how it is put through a child's point of view. I like how the book is not about a normal everyday child but a child who lives near a gang and is bullied. "

" Lots of strong characters and a solid plot make for a very engaging read about a young boy who, with the help of a teacher, a bookseller and a Big Brother, figures out how to stop running from his problems. "

" Interesting story but I can't recommend it because some of the language was so bad. Overall, I give it a 'meh'. "

" I may, perhaps, be biased here. "

" I was drawn to this book because of its setting- Camden NJ. Great read with a fairy tale aura but touches on important topics for our youth today- tolerance, bullying, violence and self acceptance. "

" Great job weaving contemporary stories and traditional fables. "

" folktale and reality story parallel each other intersecting with character Louise--complicated for booktalk--too many themes but good read. "

" Interesting story but I can't recommend it because some of the language was so bad. Overall, I give it a 'meh'. "

" I may, perhaps, be biased here. "

" Enjoyable read, suitable for 4th-6th graders. "

" Lots of strong characters and a solid plot make for a very engaging read about a young boy who, with the help of a teacher, a bookseller and a Big Brother, figures out how to stop running from his problems. "

" folktale and reality story parallel each other intersecting with character Louise--complicated for booktalk--too many themes but good read. "

" This was a pretty good book. I kind of liked it, the beginning wasn't that interesting, but once I got into the book I liked it. "

" I'm debating if this ends up on the fantasy shelf, too. It's kind of magical realism. In parts. This just came in, so I've only skimmed it, but from what I read, it's pretty damn awesome. I really liked Augie, his mother, and Walter and Roger. Good stuff!! "