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Margaret Peterson Haddix
253 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786266685
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana. When diphtheria strikes the village and the children of Clifton start dying, Jessie's mother sends her on a dangerous mission to bring back help. But beyond the walls of Cli...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,725 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
tense 56%
dark 28%
emotional 17%
challenging 14%
reflective 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 33% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, Child deathModerate
Child abuse, Chronic illness, Physical abuseMinor
Bullying, Gun violence, Racism—
Margaret Peterson Haddix
253 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786266685
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana. When diphtheria strikes the village and the children of Clifton start dying, Jessie's mother sends her on a dangerous mission to bring back help. But beyond the walls of Cli...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,725 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
tense 56%
dark 28%
emotional 17%
challenging 14%
reflective 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 33% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, Child deathModerate
Child abuse, Chronic illness, Physical abuseMinor
Bullying, Gun violence, Racism