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Billy Elliot by Melvin Burgess

Billy Elliot

Melvin Burgess

155 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult emotional informative medium-paced
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Billy Elliot by Melvin Burgess is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that will captivate readers who appreciate stories of self-discovery, perseverance, and the transformative power of following one's dreams, making it a perfect fit for anyone who finds hope and courage in the unlikeliest of places.

Description

Set in northern England during the 1984 miner's strike, Billy Elliot tells the story of a young working class boy who chooses not to follow his widowed father's instructions to train to be a boxer. Instead, fascinated by the ballet class sharing t...

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Community Reviews

3.64
based on 118 reviews

Moods

inspiring: 83%

emotional: 77%

hopeful: 72%

funny: 38%

lighthearted: 33%

sad: 27%

reflective: 22%

adventurous: 16%

relaxing: 16%

challenging: 5%

dark: 5%


Pace

57% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
13% of readers chose A mix
80% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

78% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

35% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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