The Brave by James Bird

The Brave

James Bird

320 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction magical realism middle grade emotional reflective fast-paced
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Perfect for fans of Rain Reign, this middle-grade novel The Brave is about a boy with an OCD issue and his move to a reservation to live with his biological mother. Collin can't help himself--he has a unique condition that finds him counting every...

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Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
inspiring 57%
hopeful 56%
sad 48%
reflective 46%
adventurous 32%
funny 26%
challenging 16%
mysterious 10%
informative 8%
lighthearted 4%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 25%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.97

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