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272 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316224857
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 03 May 2016
Description
A magical coming-of-age story from Coretta Scott King honor author Jewell Parker Rhodes, rich with Southern folklore, friendship, family, fireflies and mermaids, plus an environmental twist.It's city-girl Maddy's first summer in the bayou, and she...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
hopeful 73%
mysterious 47%
reflective 47%
inspiring 42%
lighthearted 31%
sad 26%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
relaxing 15%
dark 5%
Pace
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Abandonment, Grief, RacismMinor
Alcoholism, Animal death272 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316224857
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 03 May 2016
Description
A magical coming-of-age story from Coretta Scott King honor author Jewell Parker Rhodes, rich with Southern folklore, friendship, family, fireflies and mermaids, plus an environmental twist.It's city-girl Maddy's first summer in the bayou, and she...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
hopeful 73%
mysterious 47%
reflective 47%
inspiring 42%
lighthearted 31%
sad 26%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
relaxing 15%
dark 5%
Pace
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Abandonment, Grief, RacismMinor
Alcoholism, Animal death