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208 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440414537
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication date: 12 January 1999
Description
This "brilliantly told" (New York Times) Newbery Honor Book gives readers a sense of what it was like to be on the American home front while our soldiers were away fighting in World War II. As in past years, Lily will spend the summer in Rockaway...
Community Reviews Summary of 706 reviews
Moods
hopeful 38%
inspiring 38%
lighthearted 38%
adventurous 30%
sad 30%
reflective 15%
relaxing 15%
dark 7%
funny 7%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
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208 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440414537
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication date: 12 January 1999
Description
This "brilliantly told" (New York Times) Newbery Honor Book gives readers a sense of what it was like to be on the American home front while our soldiers were away fighting in World War II. As in past years, Lily will spend the summer in Rockaway...
Community Reviews Summary of 706 reviews
Moods
hopeful 38%
inspiring 38%
lighthearted 38%
adventurous 30%
sad 30%
reflective 15%
relaxing 15%
dark 7%
funny 7%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.