240 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763663414
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 06 August 2013
Description
"An ode to the significance of reading in the lives of young people. . . . Unique and original, believable and poignant, this is a book with power of its own." -- The Horn Book (starred review) Thirteen-year-old Travis has a secret: he can't read....
Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
funny 40%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
sad 20%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Grief, AlcoholismMinor
Drug abuse
240 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763663414
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 06 August 2013
Description
"An ode to the significance of reading in the lives of young people. . . . Unique and original, believable and poignant, this is a book with power of its own." -- The Horn Book (starred review) Thirteen-year-old Travis has a secret: he can't read....
Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
funny 40%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
sad 20%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Grief, AlcoholismMinor
Drug abuse