Short by Holly Goldberg Sloan

336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction middle grade funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

In this heartwarming and funny middle-grade novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s, Julia grows into herself while playing a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz Julia is very short for her age, but by the end of the summer run...

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Community Reviews Summary of 495 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 91%
funny 50%
inspiring 50%
hopeful 33%
emotional 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.67

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