Braced by Alyson Gerber

Braced

Alyson Gerber

304 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The first contemporary novel about a disease that bends the lives of ten percent of all teenagers: scoliosis.Rachel Brooks is excited for the new school year. She's finally earned a place as a forward on her soccer team. Her best friends make ever...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
inspiring 58%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 41%
hopeful 33%
informative 25%
sad 16%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.89

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