The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis

The Mighty Miss Malone

Christopher Paul Curtis with Bahni Turpin (Narrator)

8 hours first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

"We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful" is the motto of Deza Malone's family. Deza is the smartest girl in her class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path in life. But the Great Depression has hit Gary har...

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Community Reviews Summary of 629 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
hopeful 75%
reflective 65%
inspiring 45%
sad 45%
informative 40%
funny 35%
adventurous 25%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 15%
dark 5%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.11

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