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244 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689856402
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 December 2006
Description
kira-kira (kee ra kee ra): glittering; shining Glittering. That's how Katie Takeshima's sister, Lynn, makes everything seem. The sky is kira-kira because its color is deep but see-through at the same time. The sea is kira-kira for the same reason....
Community Reviews Summary of 2,464 reviews
Moods
sad 76%
hopeful 42%
reflective 41%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 11%
funny 7%
informative 7%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%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: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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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: 9780689856402
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 December 2006
Description
kira-kira (kee ra kee ra): glittering; shining Glittering. That's how Katie Takeshima's sister, Lynn, makes everything seem. The sky is kira-kira because its color is deep but see-through at the same time. The sea is kira-kira for the same reason....
Community Reviews Summary of 2,464 reviews
Moods
sad 76%
hopeful 42%
reflective 41%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 11%
funny 7%
informative 7%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%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: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | 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