My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder by Nie Jun

My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder

Nie Jun with Edward Gauvin (Translator)

128 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction comics adventurous lighthearted slow-paced
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A 2019 Batchelder Honor Book  Yu'er and her grandpa live in a small neighborhood in Beijing--and it's full of big personalities. There's a story around every corner, and each day has a hint of magic.  In one tale, Yu'er wants to swim in the Specia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 563 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 91%
relaxing 50%
hopeful 46%
inspiring 39%
funny 37%
emotional 26%
adventurous 21%
reflective 12%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.02

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