Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson

Ways to Make Sunshine

Ryan Hart #1

Renée Watson with Nina Mata (Illustrator)

192 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Description

From Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Ren e Watson comes the first book in a young middle grade series about Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit, kindness, and sunshine. Ryan Hart has a lot on her mind--school, self-image,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 498 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 87%
hopeful 46%
funny 41%
inspiring 35%
emotional 30%
adventurous 17%
reflective 12%
relaxing 8%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 40%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.97

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