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summary of 4891 ratings (see reviews)
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Child death (5 reviewers), Grief (3 reviewers), Fatphobia (2 reviewers), Body shaming (1 reviewer), and Death (1 reviewer)Moderate
Bullying (4 reviewers), Child death (4 reviewers), Fatphobia (4 reviewers), Domestic abuse (3 reviewers), Transphobia (2 reviewers), Child abuse (2 reviewers), Death (2 reviewers), Violence (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), and Ableism (1 reviewer)Minor
Child abuse (3 reviewers), Homophobia (3 reviewers), Physical abuse (2 reviewers), Bullying (1 reviewer), Child death (1 reviewer), Domestic abuse (1 reviewer), Fatphobia (1 reviewer), and Grief (1 reviewer)Moods
sad 76%
adventurous 56%
reflective 29%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
funny 7%
mysterious 3%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating
192 pages | first published 1977
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Description
Jess Aarons' greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in his grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new girl boldly crosses over to the boys...
192 pages | first published 1977
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Description
Jess Aarons' greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in his grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new girl boldly crosses over to the boys...Community Reviews
summary of 4891 ratings (see reviews)
Content warnings
Graphic
Child death (5 reviewers), Grief (3 reviewers), Fatphobia (2 reviewers), Body shaming (1 reviewer), and Death (1 reviewer)Moderate
Bullying (4 reviewers), Child death (4 reviewers), Fatphobia (4 reviewers), Domestic abuse (3 reviewers), Transphobia (2 reviewers), Child abuse (2 reviewers), Death (2 reviewers), Violence (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), and Ableism (1 reviewer)Minor
Child abuse (3 reviewers), Homophobia (3 reviewers), Physical abuse (2 reviewers), Bullying (1 reviewer), Child death (1 reviewer), Domestic abuse (1 reviewer), Fatphobia (1 reviewer), and Grief (1 reviewer)Moods
sad 76%
adventurous 56%
reflective 29%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
funny 7%
mysterious 3%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating