2 hours, 9 minutes • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780739371848
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Publication date: 24 April 2007
Description
When Billie Jo is just fourteen she must endure heart-wrenching ordeals that no child should have to face. The quiet strength she displays while dealing with unspeakable loss is as surprising as it is inspiring.Written in free verse, this award-wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,475 reviews
Moods
sad 64%
hopeful 37%
informative 35%
reflective 31%
challenging 24%
inspiring 24%
dark 17%
tense 8%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 41% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Death of parentModerate
Child death, Animal death, Medical contentMinor
Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Alcohol
2 hours, 9 minutes • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780739371848
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Publication date: 24 April 2007
Description
When Billie Jo is just fourteen she must endure heart-wrenching ordeals that no child should have to face. The quiet strength she displays while dealing with unspeakable loss is as surprising as it is inspiring.Written in free verse, this award-wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,475 reviews
Moods
sad 64%
hopeful 37%
informative 35%
reflective 31%
challenging 24%
inspiring 24%
dark 17%
tense 8%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 41% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Death of parentModerate
Child death, Animal death, Medical contentMinor
Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Alcohol