One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

One Crazy Summer

Gaither Sisters #1

Rita Williams-Garcia

264 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction childrens historical middle grade emotional fast-paced

Description

In this Newbery Honor novel, New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of three sisters who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 to meet the mother who abandoned them. "This vibrant and moving award-winning novel has...

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Moods

emotional 65%
informative 45%
adventurous 43%
hopeful 42%
reflective 39%
inspiring 38%
funny 32%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 19%
sad 18%
tense 7%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

4.06

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