177 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141359786
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 21 October 1977
Description
Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the class, but when a girl named Leslie Burke moves into the neighbouring farm his life changes forever. Even though she runs faster than him, Jess begins to think Leslie might be okay -- she's clever and...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,508 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 20%
funny 12%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Child abuse, Death177 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141359786
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 21 October 1977
Description
Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the class, but when a girl named Leslie Burke moves into the neighbouring farm his life changes forever. Even though she runs faster than him, Jess begins to think Leslie might be okay -- she's clever and...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,508 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 20%
funny 12%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Child abuse, Death