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Kevin Henkes
196 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417682485
Format: Hardcover
Language: Spanish
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: Not specified
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 856 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
hopeful 33%
sad 33%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 23%
relaxing 14%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death—
Kevin Henkes
196 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417682485
Format: Hardcover
Language: Spanish
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: Not specified
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 856 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
hopeful 33%
sad 33%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 23%
relaxing 14%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death