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171 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780606176057
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Miss Saunders, whose skin is blotched with a rare skin condition, serves as a mirror to Maleeka Madison's struggle against the burden of low self-esteem that many black girls face when they're darker skinned. Miss Saunders is tough and through thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,006 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
hopeful 45%
inspiring 33%
sad 27%
challenging 21%
tense 17%
dark 9%
funny 9%
informative 9%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Bullying, Toxic friendship, Body shamingModerate
Violence, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury171 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780606176057
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Miss Saunders, whose skin is blotched with a rare skin condition, serves as a mirror to Maleeka Madison's struggle against the burden of low self-esteem that many black girls face when they're darker skinned. Miss Saunders is tough and through thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,006 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
hopeful 45%
inspiring 33%
sad 27%
challenging 21%
tense 17%
dark 9%
funny 9%
informative 9%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | 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
Bullying, Toxic friendship, Body shamingModerate
Violence, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury