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200 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
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An award-winning novel about growing up and making choicesVirginia Euwer Wolff's groundbreaking novel, written in free verse, tells the story of fourteen-year-old LaVaughn, who is determined to go to college--she just needs the money to get there....
Community Reviews Summary of 909 reviews
Moods
hopeful 83%
challenging 50%
inspiring 50%
sad 41%
dark 25%
funny 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexual harassmentModerate
Gun violence, Death of parent, Sexual assault200 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An award-winning novel about growing up and making choicesVirginia Euwer Wolff's groundbreaking novel, written in free verse, tells the story of fourteen-year-old LaVaughn, who is determined to go to college--she just needs the money to get there....
Community Reviews Summary of 909 reviews
Moods
hopeful 83%
challenging 50%
inspiring 50%
sad 41%
dark 25%
funny 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual harassmentModerate
Gun violence, Death of parent, Sexual assault