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245 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763649395
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 28 September 2010
Description
Worry-prone Frankie keeps his family secret under control--until a bold, inquisitive girl enters his life--in this warm, witty, and captivating YA novel. Twelve-year-old Frankie Parsons is a talented kid with a quirky family, a best friend named G...
Community Reviews Summary of 337 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
funny 62%
hopeful 50%
sad 43%
inspiring 25%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 12%
dark 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness
245 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763649395
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 28 September 2010
Description
Worry-prone Frankie keeps his family secret under control--until a bold, inquisitive girl enters his life--in this warm, witty, and captivating YA novel. Twelve-year-old Frankie Parsons is a talented kid with a quirky family, a best friend named G...
Community Reviews Summary of 337 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
funny 62%
hopeful 50%
sad 43%
inspiring 25%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 12%
dark 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness