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149 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689841583
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Richard Jackson/Athaneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 April 2001
Description
Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,315 reviews
Moods
funny 70%
hopeful 32%
emotional 31%
reflective 31%
inspiring 13%
informative 11%
relaxing 10%
adventurous 4%
challenging 2%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Religious bigotry, Antisemitism, BullyingModerate
Blood, Body shamingMinor
Sexual content
149 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689841583
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Richard Jackson/Athaneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 April 2001
Description
Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,315 reviews
Moods
funny 70%
hopeful 32%
emotional 31%
reflective 31%
inspiring 13%
informative 11%
relaxing 10%
adventurous 4%
challenging 2%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Antisemitism, BullyingModerate
Blood, Body shamingMinor
Sexual content