Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes

Garvey's Choice

Nikki Grimes

120 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction middle grade poetry emotional fast-paced
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Garvey’s father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, reading—anything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend, and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 541 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
hopeful 64%
inspiring 52%
reflective 36%
lighthearted 16%
funny 12%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
informative 8%
sad 8%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 16%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.0

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