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128 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439366779
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Trumpet Club Special Edition
Publication date: Not specified
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 33,624 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 26%
reflective 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 20%
funny 13%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
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Child death, Grief, DeathModerate
Fatphobia, Child abuse, Bullying128 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439366779
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Trumpet Club Special Edition
Publication date: Not specified
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 33,624 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 26%
reflective 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 20%
funny 13%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, DeathModerate
Fatphobia, Child abuse, Bullying