The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis

The Mighty Miss Malone

Christopher Paul Curtis

307 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

“We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful” is the motto of Deza Malone’s family.Deza is the smartest girl in her class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path in life. But the Great Depression hit Gary hard, an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 687 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
hopeful 76%
reflective 61%
inspiring 42%
sad 42%
informative 38%
funny 33%
adventurous 23%
challenging 23%
lighthearted 14%
dark 4%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.12

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