The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls by James Bird

The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls

James Bird

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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An #ownvoices middle-grade novel by James Bird about a boy sent to a Native American boot camp to straighten out his life. Benjamin Waterfalls is a troubled kid: he steals as the quickest way to fill the emptiness in his life. Plus, he enjoys the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

funny 64%
reflective 64%
hopeful 57%
emotional 50%
inspiring 42%
adventurous 35%
lighthearted 21%
sad 14%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 40%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.77

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