128 pages • first pub 1977 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0060734019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie's...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,507 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 24%
reflective 24%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 21%
funny 12%
challenging 10%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Death, Child abuseMinor
Homophobia128 pages • first pub 1977 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0060734019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie's...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,507 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 24%
reflective 24%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 21%
funny 12%
challenging 10%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Death, Child abuseMinor
Homophobia