149 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689841583
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Richard Jackson/Athaneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 April 2001
Description
Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,759 reviews
Moods
funny 56%
reflective 35%
hopeful 31%
emotional 26%
inspiring 13%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%
adventurous 2%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Antisemitism, Religious bigotryModerate
Bullying, Fatphobia, Body shamingMinor
Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship, Injury/injury detail
149 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689841583
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Richard Jackson/Athaneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 April 2001
Description
Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,759 reviews
Moods
funny 56%
reflective 35%
hopeful 31%
emotional 26%
inspiring 13%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%
adventurous 2%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Antisemitism, Religious bigotryModerate
Bullying, Fatphobia, Body shamingMinor
Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship, Injury/injury detail