What is the author's style in Jumping the Nail by Eve Bunting?

The language of this book tends to be informal. The sentences are constructed in a manner that is common to modern times. The sentences follow the complex rules of grammar. Slang is not used. Dru, the main character, has a lot of dialogue. When she speaks, she uses everyday language to express her thoughts and emotions. There are moderately difficult vocabulary words interspersed throughout the text. The language adds a depth to the book that allows the reader a glimpse into jumping the Nail, Elisa's mental illness and Dru's most private fears.