My Year in the Middle by Lila Quintero Weaver

My Year in the Middle

Lila Quintero Weaver with Lila Quintero Weaver (Illustrator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

In a racially polarized classroom in 1970 Alabama, Lu's talent for running track makes her a new best friend -- and tests her mettle as she navigates the school's social cliques. Miss Garrett's classroom is like every other at our school. White ki...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

inspiring 80%
emotional 60%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
hopeful 40%
challenging 30%
adventurous 20%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.03

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