160 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447280354
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Publication date: 29 May 2014
Description
Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,610 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
reflective 33%
hopeful 29%
emotional 26%
inspiring 13%
informative 9%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 2%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Bullying, Antisemitism, FatphobiaMinor
Body shaming, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship160 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447280354
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Publication date: 29 May 2014
Description
Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,610 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
reflective 33%
hopeful 29%
emotional 26%
inspiring 13%
informative 9%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 2%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Bullying, Antisemitism, FatphobiaMinor
Body shaming, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship