272 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763676766
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 12 May 2015
Description
"Combines terrific suspense with thoughtful depth. . . . Riveting." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In the summer of 1962, the possibility of nuclear war is all anyone talks about. But Scott's dad is the only one in the neighborhood who actuall...
Community Reviews Summary of 295 reviews
Moods
tense 61%
emotional 53%
reflective 38%
sad 38%
adventurous 30%
funny 30%
challenging 15%
hopeful 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | Plot: 36% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
272 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763676766
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 12 May 2015
Description
"Combines terrific suspense with thoughtful depth. . . . Riveting." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In the summer of 1962, the possibility of nuclear war is all anyone talks about. But Scott's dad is the only one in the neighborhood who actuall...
Community Reviews Summary of 295 reviews
Moods
tense 61%
emotional 53%
reflective 38%
sad 38%
adventurous 30%
funny 30%
challenging 15%
hopeful 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | Plot: 36% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Average rating