336 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316247818
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 02 September 2014
Description
Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala-- Amira's one true dream.But life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The ...
Community Reviews Summary of 686 reviews
Moods
inspiring 59%
sad 48%
reflective 44%
challenging 37%
hopeful 37%
informative 37%
tense 25%
adventurous 18%
dark 11%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 36% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Gun violence, GriefModerate
Genocide, Death, Death of parent
336 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316247818
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 02 September 2014
Description
Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala-- Amira's one true dream.But life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The ...
Community Reviews Summary of 686 reviews
Moods
inspiring 59%
sad 48%
reflective 44%
challenging 37%
hopeful 37%
informative 37%
tense 25%
adventurous 18%
dark 11%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 36% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Gun violence, GriefModerate
Genocide, Death, Death of parent