The Astonishing Maybe by Shaunta Grimes

The Astonishing Maybe

Shaunta Grimes

240 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Pitched as Pippi Longstocking meets My Girl and Waitress, the book tells the story of the unlikely friendship between 12-year-old Gideon, who has just moved across the country to Nevada, and Roona, the adventurous girl next door who rollerskates e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
hopeful 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.89

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