Melissa by Alex Gino

Melissa

Alex Gino

208 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ middle grade emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced
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A bright, bold debut about a girl who happens to have been born a boy, but refuses to let that stand in the way of her dream.George joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!W...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,161 reviews

Moods

hopeful 79%
emotional 78%
inspiring 65%
lighthearted 34%
reflective 32%
informative 23%
funny 15%
challenging 10%
sad 9%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 28%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.18

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