The Last Firefox by Laura Catalan, Lee Newbery

320 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction childrens lgbtqia+ middle grade hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
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Charlie Challinor's life is a bit scary. Between bullies at school and big changes at home, every day brings a new challenge, and Charlie's not sure he's got enough bravery to face them on his own. But when a mysterious boy leaves him in charge of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
lighthearted 59%
funny 50%
hopeful 47%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 19%
emotional 17%
tense 10%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 44%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 27% | Character: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.18

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