New Kid by Jerry Craft

256 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary graphic novel middle grade funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

Description

A graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real.Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his ...

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Moods

funny 75%
reflective 51%
hopeful 47%
emotional 38%
lighthearted 37%
inspiring 34%
informative 18%
challenging 14%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 31%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.29

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