The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden

The Benefits of Being an Octopus

Ann Braden

256 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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Some people can do their homework. Some people get to have crushes on boys. Some people have other things they’ve got to do.Seventh-grader Zoey has her hands full as she takes care of her much younger siblings after school every day while her mom ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,745 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
hopeful 65%
inspiring 47%
sad 46%
reflective 42%
challenging 36%
tense 34%
dark 15%
informative 9%
funny 5%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 27%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

4.18

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