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3 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060758332
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperFestival
Publication date: 28 December 2004
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 33,663 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 25%
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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Graphic
Child death, Grief, DeathModerate
Fatphobia, Child abuse, Bullying3 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060758332
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperFestival
Publication date: 28 December 2004
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 33,663 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 25%
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