The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson

The Great Gilly Hopkins

Katherine Paterson

148 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction childrens young adult emotional hopeful fast-paced

Description

Watch out world!The Great Gilly Hopkins is looking for a home. She's a foster kid who's been angry, lonely, and hurting for so long that's she's always ready for a fight. Be on the lookout for her best barracuda smile, the one she saves for well-m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,177 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
funny 46%
hopeful 46%
sad 46%
reflective 30%
adventurous 15%
challenging 15%
lighthearted 15%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.71

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