Saving Montgomery Sole
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (580 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626722714 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Her first YA novel(You) Set Me on Fire was published by Penguin Canada. . Mariko Tamaki is a Canadian writer. Mariko lives in Oakland, California. Her works include the graphic novels This One Summer (Printz Honor and Caldecott Honor Book) and Skim, both with Jillian Tamaki, and Emiko Superstar (DC Comics), with Steve Rolston
Benedict Catholic School, Seattle, WA . The teen starts using a black stone she wears called the Eye of Know to explore the unexamined intentions of the reverend, his son, and herself. The characters are refreshingly diverse for YA literature, in both sexuality and race, and the conversations around religion, homophobia, and society are written as if they are a norm of Montgomery's life—never straying into preachy or didactic territory. The tone here is reminiscent of Stephanie Perkins's Anna and the French Kiss (Dutton, 2010), but the topics and themes are closer to those found in Carol Rifka Brunt's fantastic debut, Tell the Wolves I'm Home (Dial, 2013). The novel is ultimately an exploration of Montgomery's struggles with religion and her parents' sexuality—and the question of whether the two are at odds. VERDICT While the themes are mature, the writing and character
The three are also the only members of Jefferson High's Mystery Club, dedicated to exploring the weird and unexplained, from ESP and astrology to super powers and mysterious objects.Then there's the Eye of Know, the possibly powerful crystal amulet Monty bought online. A beautiful and offbeat novel from Mariko Tamaki, co-creator of the bestselling Printz Honor and Caldecott Honor Book This One Summer.Montgomery Sole is a square peg in a small town, forced to go to a school full of jocks and girls who don't even know what irony is. It would all be impossible if it weren't for her best friends, Thomas and Naoki. Will it help her predict the future or fight back against the ignorant jerks who make fun of Thomas for being gay or Monty for having lesbian moms? Maybe the Eye is here just in time, because the newest resident of their small town is scarier than mothmen, poltergeists, or, you know, gym.Thoughtful, funny, and painfully honest, Montgomery Sole
Tasha Saecker said Magical Realism and the Power of Anger. Montgomery has two best friends who are the reason that she can make it through high school at all. They have a Mystery Club at school where they are the only members and they explore the mysteries of the universe. Thomas loves to talk about superheroes and Naoki focuses on crystals. With Monty’s two moms and Thomas being bullied for being gay, Monty knows there is hate in the world, so. "Quick and Easy Read" according to Jamie @ Books and Ladders. Actual Rating: Quick and Easy Read Actual Rating: 3.5*This was a quick and easy read and I really enjoyed it. I thought Monty was a really great character and super relatable. I really liked that she had a diverse friend group and that we got to see from her perspective all the things that were affecting them - slurs, people in general, religion, etc. etc. - because I feel like a lot of allies don't realize that instead of get. .5*This was a quick and easy read and I really enjoyed it. I thought Monty was a really great character and super relatable. I really liked that she had a diverse friend group and that we got to see from her perspective all the things that were affecting them - slurs, people in general, religion, etc. etc. - because I feel like a lot of allies don't realize that instead of get. Saving Montgomery Sole by Mariko Tamaki is a unique and vibrant read that is easily devoured in one sitting Teen Reads SAVING MONTGOMERY SOLE by Mariko Tamaki is a unique and vibrant read that is easily devoured in one sitting. Monty is considered weird in her small town of Aunty, California. For one thing, she has two moms. For another, she spends most of her time with a club of her own making --- The Mystery Club --- dedicated to seeking out and discovering the validity of the universe’s questions. Sh