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336 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316247818
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 02 September 2014
Description
Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala-- Amira's one true dream.But life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The ...
Community Reviews Summary of 824 reviews
Moods
sad 51%
inspiring 48%
hopeful 43%
reflective 41%
challenging 39%
informative 34%
tense 21%
adventurous 17%
dark 9%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 38% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, War, Gun violenceModerate
Genocide, Grief, DeathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Sexism336 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316247818
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 02 September 2014
Description
Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala-- Amira's one true dream.But life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The ...
Community Reviews Summary of 824 reviews
Moods
sad 51%
inspiring 48%
hopeful 43%
reflective 41%
challenging 39%
informative 34%
tense 21%
adventurous 17%
dark 9%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 38% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, War, Gun violenceModerate
Genocide, Grief, DeathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Sexism