Short by Holly Goldberg Sloan

304 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction middle grade funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Julia is very short for her age, but by the end of the summer run of The Wizard of Oz, she'll realize how big she is inside, where it counts. She hasn't ever thought of herself as a performer, but when the wonderful director of Oz casts her as a M...

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Community Reviews Summary of 464 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 55%
inspiring 55%
hopeful 44%
emotional 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.65

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