Brand New Boy by David Almond

Brand New Boy

David Almond with Marta Altés (Illustrator)

320 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Description

A warm and thought-provoking tale from a master storyteller, winner of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award and author of the Carnegie Medal-winning Skellig. “Mam, did you think George was,” I say, “a bit … weird?” “Weird? Yes, I suppose ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

hopeful 75%
emotional 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.95

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