3 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781598957884
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Harperchildren's Audio
Publication date: 08 January 2007
Description
Jess Aarons' greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in his grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new girl boldly crosses over to the boys...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,507 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 24%
reflective 24%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 21%
funny 12%
challenging 10%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Death, Child abuseMinor
Homophobia3 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781598957884
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Harperchildren's Audio
Publication date: 08 January 2007
Description
Jess Aarons' greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in his grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new girl boldly crosses over to the boys...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,507 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 24%
reflective 24%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 21%
funny 12%
challenging 10%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Death, Child abuseMinor
Homophobia