73 pages 2 hours read

Brenda Woods

Emako Blue

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Emako Blue by Brenda Woods delivers a poignant, character-driven narrative that captivates readers with its emotional depth and relatable themes of friendship and tragedy. The prose is praised for its simplicity and beauty, appealing especially to young adult audiences. However, some critics find the character development lacking and the plot somewhat predictable.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Emako Blue?

Readers who would enjoy Emako Blue by Brenda Woods are typically in middle school or high school, with an interest in realistic, emotionally impactful stories about urban life, personal struggle, and deep friendships. Comparable titles include Tears of a Tiger by Sharon M. Draper and The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-16years

Lexile Level

600L

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Topics
Poverty
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Themes
Society: Class
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Emotions/Behavior: Grief