Rick
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Rick's never questioned much. He's gone along with his best friend Jeff even when Jeff's acted like a bully and a jerk. He's let his father joke with him about which hot girls he might want to date even though that kind of talk always makes him uncomfortable. And he hasn't given his own identity much thought, because everyone else around him seemed to have figured it out.
But now Rick's gotten to middle school, and new doors are opening. One of them leads to the school's Rainbow Spectrum club, where kids of many genders and identities congregate, including Melissa, the girl who sits in front of Rick in class and seems to have her life together. Rick wants his own life to be that . . . understood. Even if it means breaking some old friendships and making some new ones.
As they did in their groundbreaking novel MELISSA, in RICK, award-winning author Alex Gino explores what it means to search for your own place in the world . . . and all the steps you and the people around you need to take in order to get where you need to be.
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Readers find this title to be a wholesome and educational read that promotes acceptance and understanding of sexual orientations. The book explores the journey of Rick as he discovers himself and learns about growing out of friendships. The relationship between Rick and his grandfather is precious, and the Rainbow Spectrum Club adds an interesting element. Although there were some issues that could have been explored further, overall, this book is perfect, precious, and wholesome. It tackles gender and sexuality with care, love, and understanding, making it a hopeful story that everyone should read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5OMG THIS IS PERFECT. This was so precious and so wholesome. I loved Rick's character development! I loved the writing style and I loved the way gender and sexuality was tackled in the story—with such care and love and understanding! That's how it should be. And I wish that's how it was in real life, too. But hey, this book is a hopeful story and change starts here. ? Everybody please go read this book! Read it to your kids, your parents, your friends, your students, everyone!
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This was an educational read (both for kids and adults) which I truly enjoyed. I loved the cameos and the idea of the Rainbow Spectrum club! The relationship between Rick and his grandfather was also precious! Who doesn't want a cosplaying grandpa? It was great that this book has ended in a very good and positive way but there were some issues that I wished were explored more. Overall, this was a great story about finding your identity especially at a very young age.
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5I’ll just read it. I can’t listen to the reader. It’s like sandpaper on my ears.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I adore Alex Gino's books. I love that this book is a continuation of the story started in George, but from a different character's POV. In this one, we get to see Rick's discovery of himself. He also learns that sometimes you grow out of friendships. I loved the Rainbow Spectrum Club and the fact that the characters are getting to understand things about themselves. I can't wait to buy this one for my little cousin and discuss it with her.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is such a wholesome book and I hope the world gets to see more of these middle grade queer books. The world needs positive vibes and learning about sexual orientations at such an early age will mitigate bullying and promote acceptance. Please add this to your Pride reads. It's worth it!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love this book its my favorite so far its the best
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amei a forma como o jovem Rick se questiona e se busca, mesmo envolvido em uma amizade não muito saudácel. Aprendi bastante também.