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190 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425102411
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 15 November 1986
Description
The Newbery Award-winning author of Up a Road Slowly presents the unforgettable story of Jethro Creighton--a brave boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War. In 1861, America is on the cusp of war, and young Jethro Creighton...
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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Racism, War190 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425102411
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 15 November 1986
Description
The Newbery Award-winning author of Up a Road Slowly presents the unforgettable story of Jethro Creighton--a brave boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War. In 1861, America is on the cusp of war, and young Jethro Creighton...
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