72 pages • 2 hours read
O.T. NelsonThe Girl Who Owned a City
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1975A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
O.T. Nelson’s The Girl Who Owned a City depicts a post-apocalyptic world where children must fend for themselves. Reviews praise its engaging plot and strong, resourceful protagonist but critique its emotional depth and writing style. While some appreciate its thought-provoking themes, others find its execution lacking. Overall, it provides an intriguing, if uneven, read.
Who Should Read The Girl Who Owned a City?
Readers who enjoy dystopian novels with young protagonists will find The Girl Who Owned a City by O.T. Nelson compelling. Fans of The Hunger Games and Lord of the Flies will appreciate this tale of resilience and leadership in a post-apocalyptic world, focusing on a girl’s struggle to survive and build a community.
Recommended
Reading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
660L