Countdown by Deborah Wiles

394 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional informative medium-paced

Description

Franny Chapman just wants some peace. But that's hard to get when her best friend is feuding with her, her sister has disappeared, and her uncle is fighting an old war in his head. Her saintly younger brother is no help, and the cute boy across th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 639 reviews

Moods

informative 60%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 40%
funny 30%
tense 30%
dark 20%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%
adventurous 10%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.85

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