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202 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439636537
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Publication date: 01 May 2006
Description
From the Children's Laureate of England, a stunning novel of the First World War, a boy who is on its front lines, and a childhood remembered. Includes After Words bonus features. As the enemy lurks in the darkness, Thomas struggles to stay awake ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,685 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
reflective 42%
dark 30%
tense 28%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 25%
challenging 19%
inspiring 19%
informative 17%
funny 8%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 39% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, GriefModerate
Death of parent, Animal death, DeathMinor
Animal cruelty, Alcoholism, Gun violence202 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439636537
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Publication date: 01 May 2006
Description
From the Children's Laureate of England, a stunning novel of the First World War, a boy who is on its front lines, and a childhood remembered. Includes After Words bonus features. As the enemy lurks in the darkness, Thomas struggles to stay awake ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,685 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
reflective 42%
dark 30%
tense 28%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 25%
challenging 19%
inspiring 19%
informative 17%
funny 8%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 39% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, GriefModerate
Death of parent, Animal death, DeathMinor
Animal cruelty, Alcoholism, Gun violence