A Summer to Die by Lois Lowry

A Summer to Die

Lois Lowry

159 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

 Having a sister who is blonde and pretty and popular can be tricky if you’re like Meg – serious, hardworking, and, well, plain. But when Molly becomes seriously ill, Meg, no longer jealous, has to face up to something quite that Molly is not goin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 643 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 80%
reflective 55%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 13%
challenging 11%
dark 8%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 40%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.97

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