A Summer to Die by Lois Lowry

A Summer to Die

Lois Lowry with Jenni Oliver

156 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Meg isn't thrilled when she gets stuck sharing a bedroom with her older sister Molly. The two of them couldn't be more different, and it's hard for Meg to hide her resentment of Molly's beauty and easy popularity. But now that the family has moved...

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Community Reviews Summary of 640 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 80%
reflective 55%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 13%
challenging 11%
dark 8%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 40%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.97

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