Alexandra by Scott O'Dell
Alexandra
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Scott O'Dell
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Alexandra

Scott O'Dell

128 pages • first pub 1984 (view editions)

fiction childrens young adult emotional reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally resonant stories about young protagonists defying tradition to pursue their dreams against challenging odds.

Description

For many generations, the men in Alexandra's family have been sponge divers -- first on the Greek island of Kalymnos and now in the Florida village of Tarpon Springs. Diving has always been considered a man's job by Alexandra's family -- dangerous...

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Community Reviews

3.35
based on 20 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

mysterious: 100%

dark: 50%

emotional: 50%

hopeful: 50%

inspiring: 50%

lighthearted: 50%

relaxing: 50%

Pace

50% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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