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227 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439771276
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Billie Jo is just fourteen she must endure heart-wrenching ordeals that no child should have to face. The quiet strength she displays while dealing with unspeakable loss is as surprising as it is inspiring.Written in free verse, this award-wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,912 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
hopeful 50%
reflective 36%
informative 27%
challenging 23%
inspiring 22%
dark 20%
tense 8%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, DeathModerate
Child death, Abandonment, Animal deathMinor
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Miscarriage
227 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439771276
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Billie Jo is just fourteen she must endure heart-wrenching ordeals that no child should have to face. The quiet strength she displays while dealing with unspeakable loss is as surprising as it is inspiring.Written in free verse, this award-wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,912 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
hopeful 50%
reflective 36%
informative 27%
challenging 23%
inspiring 22%
dark 20%
tense 8%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, DeathModerate
Child death, Abandonment, Animal deathMinor
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Miscarriage