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280 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007315741
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Yemen, 1935. Jama is a “market boy,” a half-feral child scavenging with his friends in the dusty streets of a great seaport. For Jama, life is a thrilling carnival, at least when he can fill his belly. When his mother—alternately raging and loving...
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Moods
adventurous: 71%
emotional: 64%
challenging: 59%
dark: 42%
reflective: 42%
informative: 40%
sad: 40%
inspiring: 26%
hopeful: 21%
tense: 21%
funny: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, WarModerate
Physical abuse, Torture, Death of parentMinor
Antisemitism, Genocide, Child abuse
280 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007315741
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Yemen, 1935. Jama is a “market boy,” a half-feral child scavenging with his friends in the dusty streets of a great seaport. For Jama, life is a thrilling carnival, at least when he can fill his belly. When his mother—alternately raging and loving...
Community Reviews
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, WarModerate
Physical abuse, Torture, Death of parentMinor
Antisemitism, Genocide, Child abuse