The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson

The Year We Learned to Fly

Jacqueline Woodson with Rafael López (Illustrator)

fiction childrens hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

32 pages | first published 2022

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On a dreary, stuck-inside kind of day, a brother and sister heed their grandmother's advice: "Use those beautiful and brilliant minds of yours. Lift your arms, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and believe in a thing. Somebody somewhere at some...
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Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

hopeful 76%
inspiring 76%
lighthearted 42%
reflective 30%
emotional 26%
adventurous 23%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 47%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | N/A: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.45

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