Orange for the Sunsets by Tina Athaide

Orange for the Sunsets

Tina Athaide

336 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A soaring tale of empathy, hope, and resilience, Tina Athaide’s unforgettable middle grade debut follows two friends whose lives are transformed by Idi Amin’s decision to expel Indians from Uganda in 1972.Twelve-year-old Asha and her best friend, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
sad 71%
tense 57%
challenging 42%
dark 42%
emotional 42%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 14%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.94

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