224 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613034944
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 08 September 1997
Description
Ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the Watsons of Flint, Michigan, are heading for Birmingham, Alabama, and one of the darkest moments in American history. 1996 Newbery Honor Book. 1996 Coretta Scott King Honor Book. An ALA Notable Book. An ALA Be...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,577 reviews
Moods
funny 60%
reflective 44%
adventurous 31%
informative 31%
lighthearted 25%
sad 24%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 16%
dark 8%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Hate crime, BullyingModerate
Child death, Cursing, DeathMinor
Violence224 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613034944
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 08 September 1997
Description
Ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the Watsons of Flint, Michigan, are heading for Birmingham, Alabama, and one of the darkest moments in American history. 1996 Newbery Honor Book. 1996 Coretta Scott King Honor Book. An ALA Notable Book. An ALA Be...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,577 reviews
Moods
funny 60%
reflective 44%
adventurous 31%
informative 31%
lighthearted 25%
sad 24%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 16%
dark 8%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Hate crime, BullyingModerate
Child death, Cursing, DeathMinor
Violence