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The Mighty Miss Malone

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012

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Christopher Paul Curtis

The Mighty Miss Malone

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Gary, Indiana • 1930s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

750L

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Super Short Summary

In The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis, 12-year-old Deza Malone navigates the hardships of the Great Depression with her loving family. When her father leaves their home in Indiana to find work, Deza, her mother, and her brother Jimmie embark on a journey to reunite with him, discovering their strength and resilience through their trials. The book includes themes of familial separation, economic hardship, and systemic racism.

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Challenging

Emotional

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

16,936 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Christopher Paul Curtis’s The Mighty Miss Malone garners praise for its compelling historical backdrop and rich character development, particularly in its spirited protagonist, Deza Malone. However, some readers feel the pacing can be uneven. Overall, it's lauded for its heartwarming story and insightful depiction of resilience during the Great Depression.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Mighty Miss Malone?

Young readers who appreciate historical fiction and well-drawn characters will enjoy The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis. Fans of Bud, Not Buddy and Esperanza Rising will find the story’s strong, resilient protagonist and Great Depression setting engaging and educational.

4.4

16,936 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Gary, Indiana • 1930s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

750L

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