227 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
When Billie Jo is just fourteen she must endure heart-wrenching ordeals that no child should have to face. The quiet strength she displays while dealing with unspeakable loss is as surprising as it is inspiring.Written in free verse, this award-wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,892 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
hopeful 46%
informative 36%
reflective 36%
challenging 25%
inspiring 23%
dark 19%
tense 7%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Death, GriefModerate
Child death, Animal death, Medical contentMinor
Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Death of parent
227 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Billie Jo is just fourteen she must endure heart-wrenching ordeals that no child should have to face. The quiet strength she displays while dealing with unspeakable loss is as surprising as it is inspiring.Written in free verse, this award-wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,892 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
hopeful 46%
informative 36%
reflective 36%
challenging 25%
inspiring 23%
dark 19%
tense 7%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Death, GriefModerate
Child death, Animal death, Medical contentMinor
Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Death of parent