Borders by Thomas King

Borders

Thomas King with Natasha Donovan (Illustrator)

192 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction graphic novel middle grade reflective fast-paced
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From two celebrated Indigenous creators comes a powerful graphic novel about a family caught between nations.Borders is a masterfully told story of a boy and his mother whose road trip from Alberta to Salt Lake City is thwarted at the border when ...

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Moods

reflective 66%
informative 41%
emotional 35%
inspiring 35%
hopeful 32%
challenging 18%
tense 12%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 22%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 39% | A mix: 34% | Character: 23% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.03

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