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227 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
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When Billie Jo is just fourteen she must endure heart-wrenching ordeals that no child should have to face. The quiet strength she displays while dealing with unspeakable loss is as surprising as it is inspiring.Written in free verse, this award-wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,879 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
hopeful 49%
reflective 35%
informative 28%
challenging 23%
dark 21%
inspiring 21%
tense 8%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
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Graphic
Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Child deathModerate
Animal death, Medical content, AbandonmentMinor
Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Alcohol
227 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Billie Jo is just fourteen she must endure heart-wrenching ordeals that no child should have to face. The quiet strength she displays while dealing with unspeakable loss is as surprising as it is inspiring.Written in free verse, this award-wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,879 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
hopeful 49%
reflective 35%
informative 28%
challenging 23%
dark 21%
inspiring 21%
tense 8%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Child deathModerate
Animal death, Medical content, AbandonmentMinor
Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Alcohol