224 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781534439634
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 September 2020
Description
Ten-year-old Mafalda hides the fact that she is going blind from her family and friends in this lyrical, bittersweet debut novel from Italian author Paola Peretti that shows you how to overcome the darkness--even when you can't see the light at th...
Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews
Moods
hopeful 66%
inspiring 58%
sad 48%
reflective 46%
challenging 15%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 12%
informative 10%
funny 7%
tense 7%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Moderate
Bullying, Cancer, Death224 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781534439634
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 September 2020
Description
Ten-year-old Mafalda hides the fact that she is going blind from her family and friends in this lyrical, bittersweet debut novel from Italian author Paola Peretti that shows you how to overcome the darkness--even when you can't see the light at th...
Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews
Moods
hopeful 66%
inspiring 58%
sad 48%
reflective 46%
challenging 15%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 12%
informative 10%
funny 7%
tense 7%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Bullying, Cancer, Death