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176 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786813070
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 03 January 2000
Description
Sharon Flake's award-winning debut novel!Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they're not getting at her about her homemade clothes or her good grades, it's about her dark, black skin. When a new teacher, w...
Community Reviews Summary of 991 reviews
Moods
hopeful 46%
reflective 46%
inspiring 34%
sad 28%
challenging 20%
tense 18%
dark 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Toxic friendship, Body shamingModerate
Violence, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury
176 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786813070
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 03 January 2000
Description
Sharon Flake's award-winning debut novel!Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they're not getting at her about her homemade clothes or her good grades, it's about her dark, black skin. When a new teacher, w...
Community Reviews Summary of 991 reviews
Moods
hopeful 46%
reflective 46%
inspiring 34%
sad 28%
challenging 20%
tense 18%
dark 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Toxic friendship, Body shamingModerate
Violence, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury