The Other Half of Happy by Rebecca Balcárcel

The Other Half of Happy

Rebecca Balcárcel

332 pages first pub 2019 (editions) user-added

fiction middle grade emotional hopeful fast-paced

Description

2020 Pura Belpr Honor BookA Junior Library Guild SelectionALSC Notable Children's Book2020 Jean Flynn Award for Best Middle Grade Book2020 Spirit of Texas Reading Program Recommended TitleThis immersive and beautifully written novel follows the st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 60%
hopeful 53%
adventurous 33%
sad 33%
funny 26%
inspiring 26%
lighthearted 26%
challenging 13%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 20%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.95

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