Not If I Can Help It by Carolyn Mackler

Not If I Can Help It

Carolyn Mackler

240 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Willa likes certain things to be certain ways. Her socks have to be soft . . . and definitely can't have irritating tags on the inside. She loves the crunch of popcorn and nachos . . . but is grossed out by the crunch of a baby carrot. And slimy f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

hopeful 62%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 37%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.08

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