The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Mighty Miss Malone

Christopher Paul Curtis

The Mighty Miss Malone

Christopher Paul Curtis

307 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

With love and determination befitting the "world's greatest family," twelve-year-old Deza Malone, her older brother Jimmie, and their parents endure tough times in Gary, Indiana, and later Flint, Michigan, during the Great Depression.

Community Reviews Summary of 814 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
hopeful 68%
reflective 52%
inspiring 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 32%
informative 32%
funny 28%
challenging 24%
dark 12%
lighthearted 12%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 20%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.14

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