![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Readers don’t spend enough time with the things that will ultimately change Roonie’s view of the world, and the story demanded a higher commitment to certain aspects of its arc.Īnother point of criticism is how accurately the book portrays a 14-year-old girl. While the plot is well-rounded and Roonie’s journey feels realistic, the pacing of the book makes the growth of the character feel too rushed. Roonie’s fears and emotions are felt through the pages and serve as an invitation to think of the things that scare us the most and how important it is to share and confront those fears. Room 555 is narrated in first person and succeeds in putting the reader squarely inside the protagonist’s mind and heart. But when an opportunity to volunteer at the hospital puts Roonie in touch with Jasmine – an older lady who also has a passion for dancing – Roonie discovers a lot about herself and her fears and has her eyes opened to a whole new world. ![]() But now that her grandma is getting sick and has to live in a home for Seniors, Roonie finds herself getting more and more scared of being around her grandmother, and she doesn’t fully understand why. She has fond memories of growing up surrounded by her grandmother’s love, afternoons of baking and laughter. Roonie, 14, has a passion for hip hop, dance and her family, especially her grandmother. ![]()
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