Pay Attention, Carter Jones by Gary D. Schmidt

Pay Attention, Carter Jones

Gary D. Schmidt

224 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction middle grade sports reflective fast-paced

Description

Bestselling author Gary D. Schmidt tells a coming-of-age story with the light touch of The Wednesday Wars, the heart of Okay for Now, and the unique presence of a wise and witty butler. Carter Jones is astonished early one morning when he finds a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 287 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
funny 82%
hopeful 52%
reflective 41%
inspiring 35%
lighthearted 35%
sad 35%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.99

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