Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata

Kira-Kira

Cynthia Kadohata

244 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction young adult hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Description

A Japanese-American family struggles to build a new life in the Deep South of Georgia in this luminous novel, winner of the Newbery Medal. kira-kira (kee' ra kee' ra): glittering; shining Glittering. That's how Katie Takeshima's sister, Lynn, make...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,112 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 77%
reflective 43%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 22%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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