The Orphan Band of Springdale by Anne Nesbet

The Orphan Band of Springdale

Anne Nesbet

448 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction childrens historical middle grade emotional slow-paced
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With the United States on the verge of World War II, eleven-year-old Gusta is sent from New York City to Maine, where she discovers small-town prejudices — and a huge family secret.It’s 1941, and tensions are rising in the United States as the Sec...

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Moods

emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

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