The Brave by James Bird

The Brave

James Bird

320 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction magical realism middle grade emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

Perfect for fans of Rain Reign, this middle-grade novel The Brave is about a boy with an OCD issue and his move to a reservation to live with his biological mother.Collin can't help himself—he has a unique condition that finds him counting every l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 206 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
hopeful 60%
inspiring 60%
reflective 46%
sad 46%
adventurous 32%
funny 25%
challenging 13%
mysterious 13%
informative 9%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 26%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.89

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