I thought it it was a really good book. It made me sad that Aslin treated her like that, but I'm glad Marigold was a good friend. I think maple is a smart kid and having to hide that she couldn't read was really tough but she did a good job and I'm glad she got held back so she could make new friends and see that getting held back is not that bad. Great book really recommend

Maple is a smart kid and a good storyteller, and she's managed to hide the fact that she can't read for five years, until an observant fifth-grade teacher catches on. Now Maple has to repeat fifth grade while her friends move on to middle school. Will they stay friends? This is a realistic presentation of the struggles that kids with dyslexia go through, as well as the fact that their intelligence and other gifts can mask their disability.

I think it was amazing and I did not want it to end

I really liked it!

I liked the plot, the diversity, and the characters of Welcome Back, Maple Mehta Cohen, and I recommend it to anyone who feels they don't fit in. But the storyline seemed very rushed, like the author had a deadline and had to cut the ending, because I hardly saw any character development from the girl bullying Maple. I feel that the author could've delved deeper into their relationship, seeing as it was one of the biggest points in the book.