The Long Ride by Marina Budhos

The Long Ride

Marina Budhos

208 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional reflective fast-paced
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Description

In the tumult of 1970s New York City, kids are expected to figure out issues of race that adults haven't when seventh graders are bussed from their neighborhood in Queens to integrate a new school in South Jamaica. Jamila, Josie, and Francesca are...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.71

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