46 pages 1 hour read

Rex Ogle

Free Lunch

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2019

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Rex Ogle's Free Lunch has been praised for its raw and honest portrayal of poverty and childhood struggles. Readers commend its emotional depth and relatability, though some note discomfort with its unflinching depictions of hardship. The memoir is lauded for its educational value and powerful narrative, making it a compelling read despite occasional bleakness.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Free Lunch?

Readers who would enjoy Rex Ogle's Free Lunch are typically middle-grade and preteen readers, aged 10-14, who appreciate raw, heartfelt memoirs about overcoming adversity. Fans of Wonder by R. J. Palacio and Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson, which also explore themes of resilience and self-discovery, may find Ogle's story compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

HL540L

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Biography
Topics
Poverty
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Themes
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Mothers
Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride