Growing Up with Aloha by Juliana Kolesova, Kirby Larson

Growing Up with Aloha

American Girl: Nanea #1

Juliana Kolesova, Kirby Larson

216 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional medium-paced
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Nine-year-old Nanea may be the youngest in her family, but she still wants to "dip her paddle in" and be useful. She knows she's grown-up enough to help in her grandparents' market. But before she can prove that she's ready for more responsibility...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.72

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