My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich by Ibi Zoboi

My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich

Ibi Zoboi

256 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade science adventurous slow-paced

Description

National Book Award-finalist Ibi Zoboi makes her middle-grade debut with a moving story of a girl finding her place in a world that's changing at warp speed. Twelve-year-old Ebony-Grace Norfleet has lived with her beloved grandfather Jeremiah in H...

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Community Reviews Summary of 302 reviews

Moods

adventurous 48%
lighthearted 48%
emotional 45%
hopeful 42%
funny 36%
reflective 18%
challenging 15%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
informative 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 6%
dark 3%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 27%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.33

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