144 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780690046359
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 21 October 1977
Description
All summer, Jess pushed himself to be the fastest boy in the fifth grade, and when the year's first school-yard race was run, he was going to win.But his victory was stolen by a newcomer, by a girl, one who didn't even know enough to stay on the g...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,527 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 24%
reflective 24%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 21%
funny 12%
challenging 10%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Death, Child abuseMinor
Homophobia144 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780690046359
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 21 October 1977
Description
All summer, Jess pushed himself to be the fastest boy in the fifth grade, and when the year's first school-yard race was run, he was going to win.But his victory was stolen by a newcomer, by a girl, one who didn't even know enough to stay on the g...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,527 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 24%
reflective 24%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 21%
funny 12%
challenging 10%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, BullyingModerate
Fatphobia, Death, Child abuseMinor
Homophobia