A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin, Fenwick Island, Delaware, 1861 by Karen Hesse

A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin, Fenwick Island, Delaware, 1861

Dear America #15

Karen Hesse

169 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional fast-paced
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Thursday, February 28, 1861P. Cloudy. Wind N.W. FreshMr.Lincoln has arrived at last in Washington.... In one week, he inherits the trouble of this great, unhappy country. In one week, the responsibility will be his--whether we come together again ...

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Moods

informative 37%
reflective 37%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

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