One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

One Crazy Summer

Gaither Sisters #1

Rita Williams-Garcia

218 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction childrens historical middle grade emotional fast-paced

Description

Set during one of the most tumultuous years in recent American history, "One Crazy Summer" is the heartbreaking, funny tale of three girls who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 in search of the mother who abandoned them. It's an unforgettabl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,476 reviews

Moods

emotional 64%
informative 44%
hopeful 42%
reflective 42%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 37%
funny 32%
lighthearted 21%
challenging 20%
sad 18%
tense 7%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 40%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

4.06

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