The Leak by Kate Reed Petty

The Leak

Kate Reed Petty with Andrea Bell (Illustrator)

240 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction graphic novel middle grade mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

In this compelling middle-grade graphic novel The Leak, Ruth, a young journalist, is determined to uncover a secret that threatens her town. Ruth Keller is brash and precocious; she argues with her dentist, her parents, and her teachers. So, when ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews

Moods

inspiring 77%
informative 61%
adventurous 44%
hopeful 44%
mysterious 36%
lighthearted 19%
emotional 13%
reflective 13%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
tense 5%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 38%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Average rating

4.1

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