Blackbird Fly by Erin Entrada Kelly

Blackbird Fly

Erin Entrada Kelly with Betsy Peterschmidt (Illustrator)

320 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction middle grade music emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Future rock star or friendless misfit? That's no choice at all. In this acclaimed novel by Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly, twelve-year-old Apple grapples with being different; with friends and backstabbers; and with following her dreams.Publi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 54%
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 37%
inspiring 33%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
funny 12%
adventurous 8%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 24%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.07

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