Middletown by Sarah Moon

Middletown

Sarah Moon

288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ middle grade hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Middletown by Sarah Moon is a heartwarming and relatable read for young readers who are looking for a story about the unbreakable bond of sibling love, self-discovery, and acceptance, particularly those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and are seeking a narrative that celebrates the complexities of identity and the power of resilience.

Description

Queer coming-of-age middle-grade novel about trust, forgiveness, and self-discovery. Thirteen-year-old Eli likes baggy clothes, baseball caps, and one girl in particular. Her seventeen-year-old sister Anna is more traditionally feminine; she love...

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Community Reviews

3.97
based on 185 reviews

Moods

emotional: 85%

hopeful: 65%

funny: 40%

sad: 40%

adventurous: 25%

challenging: 25%

inspiring: 25%

reflective: 20%

dark: 15%

lighthearted: 10%

mysterious: 5%

tense: 5%

Pace

54% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
41% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

93% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

77% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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