The Distance Between Me and the Cherry Tree by Paola Peretti

The Distance Between Me and the Cherry Tree

Paola Peretti with Denise Muir (Translator)

224 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Description

Recipient of a Batchelder Honor Ten-year-old Mafalda hides the fact that she is going blind from her family and friends in this lyrical, bittersweet debut novel from Italian author Paola Peretti that shows you how to overcome the darkness--even wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
hopeful 66%
inspiring 58%
sad 48%
reflective 46%
challenging 15%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 12%
informative 10%
funny 7%
tense 7%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 28%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.82

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