489 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751541212
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sphere
Publication date: 12 January 2017
Description
At nine years old, Frankie Presto is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. But Frankie's talent is unique, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,758 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
inspiring 59%
sad 44%
hopeful 39%
adventurous 30%
mysterious 25%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 10%
informative 7%
funny 6%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Drug use, Self harmModerate
Alcoholism, Animal death, MiscarriageMinor
Bullying, Infidelity, Medical content489 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751541212
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sphere
Publication date: 12 January 2017
Description
At nine years old, Frankie Presto is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. But Frankie's talent is unique, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,758 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
inspiring 59%
sad 44%
hopeful 39%
adventurous 30%
mysterious 25%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 10%
informative 7%
funny 6%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Drug use, Self harmModerate
Alcoholism, Animal death, MiscarriageMinor
Bullying, Infidelity, Medical content