244 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439799416
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 February 2004
Description
Chronicles the close friendship between two Japanese-American sisters growing up in rural Georgia during the late 1950s and early 1960s, and the despair when one sister becomes terminally ill. kira-kira (kee' ra kee' ra): glittering; shining Glitt...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,112 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
reflective 43%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Child death, Chronic illnessModerate
Death, Racism, BloodMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail
244 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439799416
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 February 2004
Description
Chronicles the close friendship between two Japanese-American sisters growing up in rural Georgia during the late 1950s and early 1960s, and the despair when one sister becomes terminally ill. kira-kira (kee' ra kee' ra): glittering; shining Glitt...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,112 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
reflective 43%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Child death, Chronic illnessModerate
Death, Racism, BloodMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail