192 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689839061
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 June 2003
Description
Smits had nothing left of his brother. He was gone. And Luke had taken his name. How could anyone hear Smits sobbing and think he was merely a foolish, homesick kid? Luke knew what grief was like....What if Oscar suddenly understood, too? Smits...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,465 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
emotional 47%
tense 47%
dark 41%
challenging 35%
sad 35%
reflective 23%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, GriefMinor
Child death, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury
192 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689839061
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 June 2003
Description
Smits had nothing left of his brother. He was gone. And Luke had taken his name. How could anyone hear Smits sobbing and think he was merely a foolish, homesick kid? Luke knew what grief was like....What if Oscar suddenly understood, too? Smits...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,465 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
emotional 47%
tense 47%
dark 41%
challenging 35%
sad 35%
reflective 23%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, GriefMinor
Child death, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury