Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes

224 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional sad medium-paced

Description

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a heartbreaking and uplifting tale of survival in the face of Hurricane Katrina. Twelve-year-old Lanesha lives in a tight-knit community in New Orleans' Ninth Ward...

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Community Reviews Summary of 402 reviews

Moods

sad 80%
emotional 70%
tense 60%
reflective 40%
adventurous 30%
hopeful 30%
mysterious 30%
dark 20%
funny 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 18%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 37% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.9

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