Mexican Whiteboy by Matt de la Peña

Mexican Whiteboy

Matt de la Peña

249 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction sports young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

" A] first-rate exploration of self-identity." --School Library Journal Danny's tall and skinny. Even though he's not built, his arms are long enough to give his pitch a power so fierce any college scout would sign him on the spot. Ninety-five-mil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
hopeful 52%
reflective 42%
sad 36%
inspiring 31%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 5%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 33%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.71

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