Jumping Off Swings by Jo Knowles

Jumping Off Swings

Jumping Off Swings #1

Jo Knowles

230 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional hopeful fast-paced

Description

One pregnancy. Four friends. It all adds up to a profound time of change in this poignant, sensitively written YA novel. Ellie remembers how the boys kissed her. Touched her. How they begged for more. And when she gave it to them, she felt loved. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 57%
sad 42%
challenging 28%
inspiring 14%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.3

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