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191 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060734015
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harperteen
Publication date: 01 July 2008
Description
This beloved Newbery Medal-winning novel by bestselling author Katherine Paterson is a modern classic of friendship and loss. This paperback edition is rack size. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, e...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,137 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 19%
funny 13%
challenging 9%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
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Child death, Grief, DeathModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying, Child abuse191 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060734015
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harperteen
Publication date: 01 July 2008
Description
This beloved Newbery Medal-winning novel by bestselling author Katherine Paterson is a modern classic of friendship and loss. This paperback edition is rack size. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, e...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,137 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 19%
funny 13%
challenging 9%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, DeathModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying, Child abuse