53 pages • 1 hour read
Edward BloorTangerine
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1997A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Edward Bloor’s 1997 debut novel, Tangerine, Paul Fisher navigates a new life in Lake Windsor Downs, Florida, where he contends with his visual impairment, mysterious past injury, and violent older brother Erik. He transfers to Tangerine Middle, joining its inclusive soccer team and confronting various social and personal challenges, ultimately discovering unsettling truths about his family and himself. Themes of bullying and sibling violence appear in this book.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Edward Bloor's Tangerine is praised for its compelling character development and the vivid portrayal of Florida's unique setting. Readers appreciate the novel's handling of serious themes like family dynamics and environmental issues, though some criticize its pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read for young adults.
Who Should Read Tangerine?
Readers who enjoy Tangerine by Edward Bloor typically appreciate coming-of-age stories with strong themes of family, sports, and overcoming adversity. Fans of S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders or Louis Sachar's Holes will find similar intrigue in Bloor's exploration of resilience and self-discovery.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
680LBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Drama / Tragedy
Sports
Natural Disaster
Education
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Relationships: Friendship