176 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781423103851
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Miss Saunders, whose skin is blotched with a rare skin condition, serves as a mirror to Maleeka Madison's struggle against the burden of low self-esteem that many black girls face when they're darker skinned. Miss Saunders is tough and through thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 821 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 37%
sad 30%
tense 18%
challenging 16%
funny 11%
informative 11%
dark 9%
lighthearted 9%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Toxic friendship, Body shamingModerate
Violence, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury
176 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781423103851
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Miss Saunders, whose skin is blotched with a rare skin condition, serves as a mirror to Maleeka Madison's struggle against the burden of low self-esteem that many black girls face when they're darker skinned. Miss Saunders is tough and through thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 821 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 37%
sad 30%
tense 18%
challenging 16%
funny 11%
informative 11%
dark 9%
lighthearted 9%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Toxic friendship, Body shamingModerate
Violence, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury