96 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060521226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication date: 15 April 2003
Description
Award-winning author Sid Fleischman blends the broadly comic with the deeply compassionate in this memorable novel, winner of the Newbery Medal. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during h...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,218 reviews
Moods
funny 54%
lighthearted 45%
dark 9%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 22% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child abuse, Kidnapping
96 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060521226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication date: 15 April 2003
Description
Award-winning author Sid Fleischman blends the broadly comic with the deeply compassionate in this memorable novel, winner of the Newbery Medal. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during h...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,218 reviews
Moods
funny 54%
lighthearted 45%
dark 9%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 22% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child abuse, Kidnapping