The Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller

The Science of Breakable Things

Tae Keller

304 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional fast-paced
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Natalie's uplifting story of using the scientific process to save her mother from depression is what Booklist calls a winning story full of heart and action. Eggs are breakable. Hope is not. When Natalie's science teacher suggests that she enter a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 476 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
hopeful 72%
sad 47%
reflective 40%
inspiring 35%
lighthearted 25%
funny 20%
challenging 15%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

4.09

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