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267 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312535636
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Square Fish
Publication date: 23 December 2008
Description
Bestselling author Katherine Applegate presents Home of the Brave, a beautifully wrought middle grade novel about an immigrant's journey from hardship to hope. Kek comes from Africa. In America he sees snow for the first time, and feels its sting....
Community Reviews Summary of 798 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
inspiring 63%
sad 41%
reflective 38%
challenging 25%
funny 19%
informative 16%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 13%
tense 11%
dark 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Child death, DeathModerate
Death of parentMinor
Racism
267 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312535636
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Square Fish
Publication date: 23 December 2008
Description
Bestselling author Katherine Applegate presents Home of the Brave, a beautifully wrought middle grade novel about an immigrant's journey from hardship to hope. Kek comes from Africa. In America he sees snow for the first time, and feels its sting....
Community Reviews Summary of 798 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
inspiring 63%
sad 41%
reflective 38%
challenging 25%
funny 19%
informative 16%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 13%
tense 11%
dark 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Child death, DeathModerate
Death of parentMinor
Racism