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192 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781368019439
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 16 October 2018
Description
Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they're not getting at her about her homemade clothes or her good grades, it's about her dark, black skin. When a new teacher, whose face is blotched with a startling whi...
Community Reviews Summary of 998 reviews
Moods
hopeful 46%
reflective 46%
inspiring 34%
sad 28%
challenging 20%
tense 18%
dark 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic friendship, Bullying, Body shamingModerate
Violence, Death of parent, GriefMinor
Slavery, Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disorders
192 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781368019439
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 16 October 2018
Description
Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they're not getting at her about her homemade clothes or her good grades, it's about her dark, black skin. When a new teacher, whose face is blotched with a startling whi...
Community Reviews Summary of 998 reviews
Moods
hopeful 46%
reflective 46%
inspiring 34%
sad 28%
challenging 20%
tense 18%
dark 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic friendship, Bullying, Body shamingModerate
Violence, Death of parent, GriefMinor
Slavery, Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disorders