How to Find What You're Not Looking for by Veera Hiranandani

How to Find What You're Not Looking for

Veera Hiranandani

384 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction middle grade race emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

Description

New historical fiction from a Newbery Honor-winning author about how middle schooler Ariel Goldberg’s life changes when her big sister elopes following the Loving v. Virginia decision and she’s forced to confront her family’s prejudice and define ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
reflective 59%
hopeful 55%
inspiring 33%
informative 29%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 7%
funny 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 29%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.22

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