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I was hesitant to read this book because I saw a stage production of the story at The Children's Theater in Minneapolis and I didn't really care for it. Now I'm glad that I read it because it really was a great story.

Comparing the stage version with the book made me realize what I didn't like about the stage version. In the book, you really got to know the characters - what makes them tick, their relationships with each other and basically their place in the story. The stage version couldn't do that.

Although there are many take-aways from this book, my favorite is Meg coming into her own. What a great lesson for youth to hear - you're OK just the way you are (and by the way, your parents can't solve every problem for you).

taylormorgantm's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

hannahcushing's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

stickytoes's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

3.75

pelargonia's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

kneill's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.25

marno_klass's review against another edition

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5.0

What a delightful novel! A classic in my family, I somehow missed out on reading this as a kid. However, it proved compelling and inspiring as a young adult, too! I read this as my fun novel during winter semester, and it was a nice combo of easy-to-read but also compelling. I found the themes to be inspiring and the characters to be well-developed. 10/10 would give to my kids (and peers) to read.

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