A Summer to Die by Lois Lowry

A Summer to Die

Lois Lowry

120 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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Acclaimed author Lois Lowry's first novel, A Summer to Die is a poignant and perceptive tale of love and tragedy.Meg isn't thrilled when she gets stuck sharing a bedroom with her older sister Molly. The two of them couldn't be more different, and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 766 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 75%
reflective 56%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 20%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 39%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.99

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