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Ways to Grow Love
Book Review
My favourite part has to be at the end when only Ryan is able to put her little sister to sleep
In a place called Portland, there is an independent, selfless and cheeky girl called Ryan Hart. Ryan lives with her Mom, Dad, Brother Ray and soon to be baby sister. Ryan is a bit mad at her baby sister since all their summer plans have been diverted because of their Mom being pregnant. After only being able to go on 5 rides at the Oaks park, Ryan starts to think that things won’t be going to plan for quite a while. But at least Ryan, Kiki and Amanda will all go to the church camp together and hang out. That is exciting! (Even though Ray and his friends have been making up scary stories about camp) Just the 3 of them…. right? Will Ryan and her family be alright during the summer, or will they have a bit of a tough and rough ride?
I really like this book because its all about family and friends. How to look out and take care of one other. It’s a very funny book too because they do a lot of cheeky things. My favourite character is Ryan because she is a good friend, daughter and sister. She helps out a lot and is always there for her family friends or just people on the streets. My favourite part has to be at the end when only Ryan is able to put her little sister to sleep.
This book is just as good as the first one Ways To Make Sunshine, and I recommend that book too. I recommend this book to people who like reading about friendship and family. Maybe people between 7-12 years because there are quite a lot of words to read.
I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did!
About the Book
Award-winning author Renee Watson continues her charming series starring the big-hearted character Ryan Hart. With black and white illustrations by Mechal Roe.
Ryan Hart and her family are back in another installment of stories about a Black girl finding her way and her voice as she grows through change and challenges. In this book, Ryan finds herself waiting on lots of things — like for her new sister to be born healthy, for her new recipes to turn out right, for that summer camp trip to go better than she fears! And of course Ryan is facing these new challenges and new experiences in her classic style — with a bright outlook and plenty of spirit!
Author
Renée Watson
Renée Watson is a New York Times bestselling author, educator, and activist whose work often centres on the experiences of Black girls and women. Her young adult novel 'Piecing Me Together' won a Coretta Scott King Award and a Newbery Honor, and she has published acclaimed picture books, poetry, and middle-grade novels.She has also spent over two decades teaching creative writing and theatre in schools and community centres across the U.S., and founded the nonprofit 'I, Too Arts' Collective to support underrepresented voice
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