The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things

Virginia Shreves #1

Carolyn Mackler

288 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional relaxing fast-paced

Description

A Michael L. Printz Honor Book * An ALA Best Book for Young Adults * A YALSA Teens' Top Ten Book * An NYPL Book for the Teen AgeCarolyn Mackler's Printz Honor book--starring the unforgettably funny, body-conscious Virginia Shreves--returns in this...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,027 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
funny 38%
reflective 38%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 27%
challenging 22%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 11%
relaxing 11%
informative 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 45%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.63

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