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416 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780759553897
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 04 May 2021
Description
This timely, moving debut novel follows a teen's efforts to keep his family together as his parents face deportation. Mateo Garcia and his younger sister, Sophie, have been taught to fear one word for as long as they can remember: deportation. Ove...
Community Reviews Summary of 433 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
challenging 50%
hopeful 41%
reflective 35%
tense 35%
inspiring 27%
informative 14%
dark 13%
adventurous 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 22% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Xenophobia, Mental illnessModerate
Deportation, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Alcohol, Pregnancy, Homophobia416 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780759553897
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 04 May 2021
Description
This timely, moving debut novel follows a teen's efforts to keep his family together as his parents face deportation. Mateo Garcia and his younger sister, Sophie, have been taught to fear one word for as long as they can remember: deportation. Ove...
Community Reviews Summary of 433 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
challenging 50%
hopeful 41%
reflective 35%
tense 35%
inspiring 27%
informative 14%
dark 13%
adventurous 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 22% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Xenophobia, Mental illnessModerate
Deportation, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Alcohol, Pregnancy, Homophobia