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264 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432864019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: 13 March 2019
Description
In this Newbery Honor novel, New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of three sisters who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 to meet the mother who abandoned them. "This vibrant and moving award-winning novel has...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,967 reviews
Moods
informative 44%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 41%
adventurous 40%
reflective 40%
funny 30%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 19%
sad 17%
tense 6%
dark 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Abandonment, Police brutalityModerate
Bullying, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship264 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432864019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: 13 March 2019
Description
In this Newbery Honor novel, New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of three sisters who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 to meet the mother who abandoned them. "This vibrant and moving award-winning novel has...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,967 reviews
Moods
informative 44%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 41%
adventurous 40%
reflective 40%
funny 30%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 19%
sad 17%
tense 6%
dark 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Abandonment, Police brutalityModerate
Bullying, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship