The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls by James Bird

The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls

James Bird

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction middle grade emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

An #ownvoices middle-grade novel by James Bird about a boy sent to a Native American boot camp to straighten out his life. Benjamin Waterfalls is a troubled kid: he steals as the quickest way to fill the emptiness in his life. Plus, he enjoys the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 40%
funny 40%
hopeful 40%
lighthearted 40%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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