Scan barcode
177 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141359786
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 21 October 1977
Description
Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the class, but when a girl named Leslie Burke moves into the neighbouring farm his life changes forever. Even though she runs faster than him, Jess begins to think Leslie might be okay -- she's clever and...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,465 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 20%
funny 13%
challenging 9%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, DeathModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying, Child abuse177 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141359786
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 21 October 1977
Description
Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the class, but when a girl named Leslie Burke moves into the neighbouring farm his life changes forever. Even though she runs faster than him, Jess begins to think Leslie might be okay -- she's clever and...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,465 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 20%
funny 13%
challenging 9%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, DeathModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying, Child abuse