This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki

This One Summer

Mariko Tamaki with Jillian Tamaki (Illustrator)

320 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary graphic novel young adult emotional reflective fast-paced
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Winner of the Governor General's Award for Children's IllustrationRose and Windy are summer friends whose families have visited Awago Beach for as long as they can remember. But this year is different, and they soon find themselves tangled in teen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,377 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 60%
sad 35%
lighthearted 21%
adventurous 19%
funny 19%
hopeful 15%
tense 14%
dark 13%
challenging 11%
relaxing 11%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 35%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 32% | No: 31% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.58

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