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184 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689812361
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 February 1997
Description
Run For Your Life Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana, in 1840 -- or so she believes. When diphtheria strikes the village and the children of Clifton start dying, Jessie's mother reveals a shocking secret -- i...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,653 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
tense 56%
dark 26%
emotional 18%
challenging 15%
reflective 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 32% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, ConfinementModerate
Chronic illness, Death, Racism184 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689812361
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 February 1997
Description
Run For Your Life Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana, in 1840 -- or so she believes. When diphtheria strikes the village and the children of Clifton start dying, Jessie's mother reveals a shocking secret -- i...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,653 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
tense 56%
dark 26%
emotional 18%
challenging 15%
reflective 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 32% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, ConfinementModerate
Chronic illness, Death, Racism