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314 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416953487
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 January 2008
Description
In this "searing work of historical fiction" (Booklist), Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Sharon M. Draper tells the epic story of a young girl torn from her African village, sold into slavery, and stripped of everything she has ever known-...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,110 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
dark 49%
tense 47%
challenging 46%
hopeful 42%
informative 42%
inspiring 39%
adventurous 31%
reflective 28%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 21% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, MurderModerate
Rape, Violence, Death of parentMinor
Animal cruelty
314 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416953487
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 January 2008
Description
In this "searing work of historical fiction" (Booklist), Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Sharon M. Draper tells the epic story of a young girl torn from her African village, sold into slavery, and stripped of everything she has ever known-...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,110 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
dark 49%
tense 47%
challenging 46%
hopeful 42%
informative 42%
inspiring 39%
adventurous 31%
reflective 28%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 21% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, MurderModerate
Rape, Violence, Death of parentMinor
Animal cruelty