308 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316247801
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 16 September 2014
Description
“Amira, look at me,” Muma insists. She collects both my hands in hers. “The Janjaweed attack without warning. If ever they come— run.”Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to...
Community Reviews Summary of 681 reviews
Moods
inspiring 59%
sad 48%
reflective 44%
challenging 37%
hopeful 37%
informative 37%
tense 25%
adventurous 18%
dark 11%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 36% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Gun violence, GriefModerate
Genocide, Death, Death of parent
308 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316247801
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 16 September 2014
Description
“Amira, look at me,” Muma insists. She collects both my hands in hers. “The Janjaweed attack without warning. If ever they come— run.”Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to...
Community Reviews Summary of 681 reviews
Moods
inspiring 59%
sad 48%
reflective 44%
challenging 37%
hopeful 37%
informative 37%
tense 25%
adventurous 18%
dark 11%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 36% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Gun violence, GriefModerate
Genocide, Death, Death of parent