This Is Not a Drill by K.A. Holt

This Is Not a Drill

K.A. Holt

183 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Told through text messages, this timely story explores the real dangers kids face with humor, insight, and a ton of heart.Ava is having a really bad day. Her parents are getting divorced. She just had a big argument with her two best friends. And ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

tense 92%
emotional 64%
challenging 24%
funny 24%
dark 20%
mysterious 16%
reflective 12%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%
informative 4%

Pace

fast 90%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 42% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 27% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.27

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