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Jun 22, 2016TSCPL_LissaS rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It takes a VERY special book to make a parent be willing to repeatedly read about "toxic whale diarrhea" with their school-aged children. Space Dumplins is that book. The characters include a strong daughter, strong mom, and strong dad, each with different strengths. With strong friends, Violet is persistent when the family is separated by circumstances. This book is hilarious and adventurous but also doesn't shy away from issues including environmental, ethical, social class, education equity, (alien) races, industrial, and emotional. In my household, we were left with plenty to talk about besides the scatological. Highly recommended!