Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome

Finding Langston

Finding Langston #1

Lesa Cline-Ransome

112 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade poetry emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

A Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookWinner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction When eleven-year-old Langston's father moves them from their home in Alabama to Chicago's Bronzeville district, it feels like he's giving up everything h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 420 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
hopeful 67%
inspiring 42%
sad 42%
reflective 40%
informative 30%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 35%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.23

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