The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson

The Great Gilly Hopkins

Katherine Paterson

256 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction childrens young adult emotional hopeful fast-paced
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This timeless Newbery Honor Book from bestselling author Katherine Paterson about a wisecracking, ornery, completely unforgettable young heroine. Now a feature film starring Kathy Bates, Glenn Close, and Octavia Spencer This middle grade novel is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,625 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
funny 50%
hopeful 41%
sad 41%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 12%
inspiring 8%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.71

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