Book Uncle and Me by Uma Krishnaswami

Book Uncle and Me

Uma Krishnaswami with Julianna Swaney (Illustrator)

96 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade lighthearted slow-paced
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Description

Every day, nine-year-old Yasmin borrows a book from Book Uncle, a retired teacher who has set up a free lending library next to her apartment building. But when the mayor tries to shut down the rickety bookstand, Yasmin has to take her nose out of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews

Moods

inspiring 57%
hopeful 42%
lighthearted 42%
adventurous 28%
informative 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.85

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