Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman

Boy Overboard

Morris Gleitzman

208 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced
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Description

Jamal and Bibi have a dream: To lead Australia to football glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face pirates, storms, and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia?

Community Reviews Summary of 217 reviews

Moods

hopeful 88%
adventurous 77%
emotional 55%
sad 44%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
dark 22%
lighthearted 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
challenging 11%
informative 11%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.51

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