The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate

368 pages first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of fr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,251 reviews

Moods

adventurous 65%
funny 60%
hopeful 60%
emotional 48%
lighthearted 45%
inspiring 33%
sad 18%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
challenging 4%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 28%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 31% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | N/A: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 19% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.13

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