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224 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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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.
Community Reviews Summary of 928 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
224 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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.
Community Reviews Summary of 928 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