What is the author's style in Here on Earth by Alice Hoffman?

The language of this novel is simple English. The characters in this novel are typical Americans, some young and not as well educated as others, but all representative of the American dialect. The language in this novel tends toward the formal, but the dialogue does remain true to the most part of the characters and their backgrounds. There is little slang in the novel, no foreign phrases, and therefore no language that needs to be explained in order for the reader to comprehend the meaning of the plot.