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Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Death, Child abuseMinor
HomophobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 17734 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
adventurous 61%
hopeful 24%
lighthearted 21%
reflective 21%
inspiring 17%
funny 10%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6%Average rating
192 pages | first published 1977
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 02 May 2017
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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United States
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 02 May 2017
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...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Death, Child abuseMinor
HomophobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 17734 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
adventurous 61%
hopeful 24%
lighthearted 21%
reflective 21%
inspiring 17%
funny 10%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6%Average rating