The Summer Before by Ann M. Martin

215 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction middle grade lighthearted fast-paced
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Before there was the Baby-Sitters Club, there were four girls named Kristy Thomas, Mary Anne Spier, Claudia Kishi, and Stacey McGill. As they start the summer before seventh grade (also before they start the BSC), each of them is on the cusp of a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 366 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 60%
emotional 40%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.65

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