192 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812428230
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 June 1987
Description
A secret world of their ownJess Aaron's greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new kid...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,416 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 20%
funny 12%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Child abuse, Death
192 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812428230
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 June 1987
Description
A secret world of their ownJess Aaron's greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new kid...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,416 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 20%
funny 12%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Child abuse, Death