A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck

176 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade funny lighthearted fast-paced
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One of children's literature's most memorable characters returns in this Christmastime companion to the Newbery Medal-winning A Year Down Yonder and Newbery Honor-winning A Long Way from Chicago. The eccentric, larger-than-life Grandma Dowdel is b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
funny 66%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
reflective 13%
relaxing 13%
dark 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

3.89

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