This Is Not a Drill by K.A. Holt

This Is Not a Drill

K.A. Holt

208 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Told through text messages, this timely story explores the real dangers kids face with humor, insight, and a ton of heart. Ava is having a really bad day. Her parents are getting divorced. She just had a big argument with her two best friends. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

tense 100%
emotional 60%
challenging 30%
funny 25%
dark 20%
mysterious 15%
reflective 15%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
informative 5%

Pace

fast 90%
medium 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 38% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | N/A: 23% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.37

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