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298 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399256448
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 05 January 2012
Description
Two girls separated by race form an unbreakable bond during the tumultuous integration of Little Rock schools in 1958 Twelve-year-old Marlee doesn't have many friends until she meets Liz, the new girl at school. Liz is bold and brave, and always ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,230 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
inspiring 60%
informative 57%
tense 39%
challenging 35%
reflective 35%
sad 32%
adventurous 25%
dark 17%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 29% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Hate crime, Violence
298 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399256448
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 05 January 2012
Description
Two girls separated by race form an unbreakable bond during the tumultuous integration of Little Rock schools in 1958 Twelve-year-old Marlee doesn't have many friends until she meets Liz, the new girl at school. Liz is bold and brave, and always ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,230 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
inspiring 60%
informative 57%
tense 39%
challenging 35%
reflective 35%
sad 32%
adventurous 25%
dark 17%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 29% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Hate crime, Violence