The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin

The Year of the Dog

Pacy #1

Grace Lin

160 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

A special edition of a modern classic by the Newbery-Award winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon When Pacy's mom tells her that this is a good year for friends, family, and "finding herself," Pacy begins searching ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 448 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
lighthearted 80%
reflective 50%
hopeful 40%
informative 40%
inspiring 30%
emotional 20%
adventurous 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.89

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