163 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Trophy an imprint of Harper Collins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Jess Aarons' greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in his grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new girl boldly crosses over to the boys...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,843 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 20%
funny 12%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Child abuse, Death
163 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Trophy an imprint of Harper Collins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Jess Aarons' greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in his grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new girl boldly crosses over to the boys...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,843 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 20%
funny 12%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Child abuse, Death