A Sky Full of Stars by Linda Williams Jackson

288 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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After the murder of Emmett Till, thirteen-year-old Rose is struggling with her decision to stay in Mississippi. Torn between the opinions of Shorty, a boy who wants to meet violence with violence, and Hallelujah, her best friend who believes in th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
challenging 50%
inspiring 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
tense 25%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.31

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