King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender

King and the Dragonflies

Kacen Callender

fiction childrens lgbtqia+ emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

272 pages | first published 2020

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In a small but turbulent Louisiana town, one boy's grief takes him beyond the bayous of his backyard, to learn that there is no right way to be yourself. FOUR STARRED REVIEWS Booklist School Library Journal Publishers Weekly The Horn Bo...
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Summary of 1893 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
hopeful 67%
reflective 57%
sad 54%
inspiring 32%
challenging 26%
tense 12%
dark 9%
adventurous 8%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 32%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.43

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