The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis

The Mighty Miss Malone

Christopher Paul Curtis

320 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional reflective medium-paced
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“We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful” is the motto of Deza Malone’s family.Deza is the smartest girl in her class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path in life. But the Great Depression hit Gary hard, an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 811 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
hopeful 68%
reflective 52%
inspiring 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 32%
informative 32%
funny 28%
challenging 24%
dark 12%
lighthearted 12%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 20%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.14

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