Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly

Hello, Universe

Erin Entrada Kelly with Isabel Roxas (Illustrator)

fiction middle grade emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

352 pages | first published 2017

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Winner of the 2018 Newbery Medal In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and feels out of place in his loud and boisterous family. Valencia Somerset, who is deaf, is smart, brave, and secret...
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Summary of 1720 reviews

Moods

adventurous 67%
hopeful 60%
emotional 53%
lighthearted 48%
inspiring 38%
reflective 36%
funny 32%
challenging 10%
tense 10%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
informative 6%
sad 5%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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