Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes

217 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional sad medium-paced
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From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a heartbreaking and uplifting tale of survival in the face of Hurricane Katrina. Twelve-year-old Lanesha lives in a tight-knit community in New Orleans' Ninth Ward...

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Community Reviews Summary of 553 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 77%
tense 66%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
adventurous 22%
informative 22%
inspiring 22%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 30%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 37% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

3.88

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