The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. by Kate Messner

The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.

Kate Messner

224 pages • first pub 2009 (view editions)

fiction middle grade emotional fast-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy heartfelt stories about overcoming personal and family challenges, balancing everyday chaos with heartfelt determination.

Description

In the mountains of rural Vermont, fall is a season of beauty and transformation . . . but not for Gianna Z. With less than one week to collect twenty-five leaves for a science project, her spot at cross-country sectionals is in serious peril. Plu...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 144 reviews

Moods

emotional: 77%

adventurous: 44%

sad: 44%

hopeful: 33%

funny: 22%

inspiring: 22%

lighthearted: 22%

reflective: 22%

informative: 11%

relaxing: 11%

tense: 11%

Pace

57% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

57% of readers chose A mix
42% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose No
50% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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