Ban This Book by Alan Gratz

Ban This Book

Alan Gratz

256 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction middle grade inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Description

In Ban This Book by Alan Gratz, a fourth grader fights back when From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg is challenged by a well-meaning parent and taken off the shelves of her school library. Amy Anne is shy and s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 949 reviews

Moods

inspiring 79%
hopeful 57%
funny 39%
lighthearted 36%
reflective 25%
informative 23%
emotional 22%
adventurous 20%
challenging 11%
tense 7%
mysterious 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 22%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 22% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

4.38

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