295 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763643416
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 22 September 2009
Description
In his timely YA debut, a best-selling novelist revisits a summer of tumult and truth for a young narrator and his war-torn family. Bicentennial fireworks burn the sky. Bob Seger growls from a transistor radio. And down by the river, girls line up...
Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews
Moods
hopeful 100%
reflective 100%
adventurous 66%
inspiring 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
relaxing 33%
tense 33%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
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295 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763643416
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 22 September 2009
Description
In his timely YA debut, a best-selling novelist revisits a summer of tumult and truth for a young narrator and his war-torn family. Bicentennial fireworks burn the sky. Bob Seger growls from a transistor radio. And down by the river, girls line up...
Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews
Moods
hopeful 100%
reflective 100%
adventurous 66%
inspiring 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
relaxing 33%
tense 33%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.