Scan barcode
244 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439799416
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 February 2004
Description
Chronicles the close friendship between two Japanese-American sisters growing up in rural Georgia during the late 1950s and early 1960s, and the despair when one sister becomes terminally ill. kira-kira (kee' ra kee' ra): glittering; shining Glitt...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,467 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
hopeful 42%
reflective 40%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 11%
funny 7%
informative 7%
challenging 5%
adventurous 4%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Racism, Chronic illnessModerate
Grief, Child death, DeathMinor
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail
244 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439799416
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 February 2004
Description
Chronicles the close friendship between two Japanese-American sisters growing up in rural Georgia during the late 1950s and early 1960s, and the despair when one sister becomes terminally ill. kira-kira (kee' ra kee' ra): glittering; shining Glitt...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,467 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
hopeful 42%
reflective 40%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 11%
funny 7%
informative 7%
challenging 5%
adventurous 4%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Racism, Chronic illnessModerate
Grief, Child death, DeathMinor
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail