El Oceano de Olivia by Kevin Henkes
El Oceano de Olivia

Kevin Henkes

El Oceano de Olivia

Kevin Henkes

196 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional hopeful medium-paced

Description

For use in schools and libraries only. On a summer visit to her grandmother's cottage by the ocean, Martha gains perspective on the death of a classmate, on her relationship with her grandmother, on her feelings for an older boy, and on her plans ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 856 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 61%
hopeful 33%
sad 33%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 23%
relaxing 14%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 35%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.65

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