218 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060760885
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Amistad Press
Publication date: 26 January 2010
Description
In this Newbery Honor novel, New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of three sisters who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 to meet the mother who abandoned them. A strong option for summer reading--take this bo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,423 reviews
Moods
informative 46%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 41%
reflective 40%
inspiring 38%
funny 31%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 19%
sad 18%
tense 7%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 41%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24%Average rating
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Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Police brutalityModerate
Abandonment, Bullying, Emotional abuse218 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060760885
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Amistad Press
Publication date: 26 January 2010
Description
In this Newbery Honor novel, New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of three sisters who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 to meet the mother who abandoned them. A strong option for summer reading--take this bo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,423 reviews
Moods
informative 46%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 41%
reflective 40%
inspiring 38%
funny 31%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 19%
sad 18%
tense 7%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 41%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Police brutalityModerate
Abandonment, Bullying, Emotional abuse