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Sep 26, 2017TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Lullabies for Little Criminals written by Heather O’Neill, is a fiction novel about a young girl named Baby. Surrounded by a toxic social and family environment, Baby is left on her own and is forced to mature quickly. After being exposed to drugs and prostitution, Baby’s innocence quickly diminishes. I think this heartbreaking novel is one to take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. I cried and laughed and then I cried again, all in the span of this book. Although I read this for a school assignment, this novel was a quick and very interesting read. I feel as though the ideas are so original, it helps add an incredibly captivating element. The themes of innocence, maturity, and loneliness are eye opening, and I think is perfect for anyone looking for a novel with dimension. I would rate this novel 4/5. @TheCuriousBookworm of the Hamilton Public Library Teen Review Board This is a hard book to write a review for, as I'm not really sure how I actually feel about it. I liked the book in terms of subject, how I was able to see the perspective and experiences of a young girl whose childhood was different from mine in almost every way possible. But at the same time, there were certain parts of this story that I wasn't sure if I should just ignore because they did add a crucial part to the plot of the story, or if I should be angry at them because it really is so wrong. But now I'm thinking that that is for each reader to decide on their own, and also the emotions the author was hoping we felt while reading. Props to Ms. O'Neill for creating such a thought-provoking, eye-opening story. I have a love/hate relationship with it. 3.5/5 Stars - @activistreader of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library