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171 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780756984687
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 16 October 1998
Description
& nbsp; Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they're not getting at her about her homemade clothes or her good grades, it's about her dark, black skin. & nbsp; When a new teacher, whose face is blotc...
Community Reviews Summary of 846 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 37%
sad 30%
tense 18%
challenging 16%
funny 11%
informative 11%
dark 9%
lighthearted 9%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Bullying, Toxic friendship, Body shamingModerate
Violence, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury171 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780756984687
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 16 October 1998
Description
& nbsp; Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they're not getting at her about her homemade clothes or her good grades, it's about her dark, black skin. & nbsp; When a new teacher, whose face is blotc...
Community Reviews Summary of 846 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 37%
sad 30%
tense 18%
challenging 16%
funny 11%
informative 11%
dark 9%
lighthearted 9%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Toxic friendship, Body shamingModerate
Violence, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury