66 pages 2 hours read

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Fighting Words

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's Fighting Words excels in portraying the resilience of two sisters overcoming trauma with courageous storytelling and humor. Critics praise its honest, sensitive handling of abuse and foster care. Some reviewers note the heavy topics might be intense for younger readers, but its uplifting message prevails, making it a powerful, essential read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fighting Words?

A reader who would enjoy Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is typically aged 10-14, appreciates emotionally resonant stories addressing resilience and trauma, and may have enjoyed Wonder by R.J. Palacio and The War That Saved My Life by the same author.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

HL540L

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Mental Illness
Themes
Identity: Mental Health
Relationships: Family