Growing Up with Aloha by Juliana Kolesova, Kirby Larson

216 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional medium-paced

Description

Nine-year-old Nanea may be the youngest in her family, but she still wants to "dip her paddle in" and be useful. She knows she's grown-up enough to help in her grandparents' market. But before she can prove that she's ready for more responsibility...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
adventurous 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

4.02

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