The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls by James Bird

The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls

James Bird

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

An #ownvoices middle-grade novel by James Bird about a boy sent to a Native American boot camp to straighten out his life. Benjamin Waterfalls is a troubled kid: he steals as the quickest way to fill the emptiness in his life. Plus, he enjoys the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
reflective 66%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.73

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