New Kid by Jerry Craft

256 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary graphic novel middle grade funny hopeful reflective fast-paced
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A graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real.Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,538 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
reflective 52%
hopeful 49%
lighthearted 38%
inspiring 35%
emotional 33%
informative 19%
challenging 16%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 30%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.3

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