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224 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613953900
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 08 January 2002
Description
The Newbery Award-winning author of Up a Road Slowly presents the unforgettable story of a brave boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War.
Community Reviews Summary of 932 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
reflective 50%
hopeful 35%
sad 35%
challenging 30%
adventurous 25%
tense 25%
dark 20%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 31% | Character: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism, War
224 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613953900
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 08 January 2002
Description
The Newbery Award-winning author of Up a Road Slowly presents the unforgettable story of a brave boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War.
Community Reviews Summary of 932 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
reflective 50%
hopeful 35%
sad 35%
challenging 30%
adventurous 25%
tense 25%
dark 20%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 31% | Character: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism, War