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The Lifters

Dave Eggers
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The Lifters

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Dave Eggers

The Lifters

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Carousel • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

720L

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,428 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Lifters by Dave Eggers presents an enchanting tale with a strong environmental message that resonates well with younger audiences. Readers praise its imaginative plot and engaging characters. However, some critiques highlight a simplistic narrative and uneven pacing. Overall, the book is appreciated for its creativity and moral undercurrents, despite minor storytelling flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lifters?

A reader who would enjoy The Lifters by Dave Eggers is likely a middle-grade enthusiast who appreciates adventurous tales with a touch of fantasy. Fans of The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster and A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle would be captivated by its imaginative world and themes of bravery and friendship.

4.0

2,428 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Carousel • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

720L

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