298 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399256448
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 05 January 2012
Description
Two girls separated by race form an unbreakable bond during the tumultuous integration of Little Rock schools in 1958 Twelve-year-old Marlee doesn't have many friends until she meets Liz, the new girl at school. Liz is bold and brave, and always ...
Community Reviews Summary of 992 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
informative 59%
inspiring 59%
sad 40%
tense 40%
challenging 36%
reflective 36%
adventurous 27%
dark 22%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Violence
298 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399256448
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 05 January 2012
Description
Two girls separated by race form an unbreakable bond during the tumultuous integration of Little Rock schools in 1958 Twelve-year-old Marlee doesn't have many friends until she meets Liz, the new girl at school. Liz is bold and brave, and always ...
Community Reviews Summary of 992 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
informative 59%
inspiring 59%
sad 40%
tense 40%
challenging 36%
reflective 36%
adventurous 27%
dark 22%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Violence