My Year in the Middle by Lila Quintero Weaver

My Year in the Middle

Lila Quintero Weaver

288 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional reflective fast-paced
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In a racially polarized classroom in 1970 Alabama, Lu's talent for running track makes her a new best friend — and tests her mettle as she navigates the school's social cliques.Miss Garrett's classroom is like every other at our school. White kids...

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Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

inspiring 72%
emotional 63%
informative 54%
reflective 54%
hopeful 36%
challenging 27%
adventurous 18%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 36%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.05

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