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192 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689839061
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 June 2003
Description
Smits had nothing left of his brother. He was gone. And Luke had taken his name. How could anyone hear Smits sobbing and think he was merely a foolish, homesick kid? Luke knew what grief was like....What if Oscar suddenly understood, too? Smits...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,810 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
tense 50%
dark 46%
emotional 46%
sad 26%
challenging 23%
reflective 19%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 11%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, GriefMinor
Child death, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury
192 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689839061
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 June 2003
Description
Smits had nothing left of his brother. He was gone. And Luke had taken his name. How could anyone hear Smits sobbing and think he was merely a foolish, homesick kid? Luke knew what grief was like....What if Oscar suddenly understood, too? Smits...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,810 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
tense 50%
dark 46%
emotional 46%
sad 26%
challenging 23%
reflective 19%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 11%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, GriefMinor
Child death, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury