186 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
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Language: English
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A powerful, award-winning novel about friendship.Phyllisia Cathy--She is fourteen. Her problems seem overwhelming: New York, after life on her sunlit West Indies island, is cold, cruel and filthy. She is insulted daily and is beaten up by classmat...
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reflective 100%
tense 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
sad 50%
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Graphic
Terminal illness, Death of parentModerate
Bullying, AbandonmentMinor
Physical abuse
186 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A powerful, award-winning novel about friendship.Phyllisia Cathy--She is fourteen. Her problems seem overwhelming: New York, after life on her sunlit West Indies island, is cold, cruel and filthy. She is insulted daily and is beaten up by classmat...
Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews
Moods
reflective 100%
tense 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
sad 50%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Terminal illness, Death of parentModerate
Bullying, AbandonmentMinor
Physical abuse