Teacher's Dead by Benjamin Zephaniah

Teacher's Dead

Benjamin Zephaniah

221 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult mysterious medium-paced

Description

A teacher is dead, murdered by two of his students in front of the school. He was a good man. People liked him. So how could this happen? Why? It just doesn't make sense to Jackson, and he is determined to investigate the case until he understands.

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Moods

reflective 53%
emotional 46%
mysterious 46%
dark 40%
tense 33%
challenging 26%
informative 26%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 29%
fast 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 30% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 35% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.29

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