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400 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613572774
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Other children get given xylophones. Susan just had to ask her grandfather to take his vest off. Yes. There's a Death in the family.It's hard to grow up normally when Grandfather rides a white horse and wields a scythe – especially when you have t...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,000 reviews
Moods
adventurous 74%
lighthearted 63%
emotional 16%
reflective 14%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 8%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
sad 2%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 27% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Violence, Alcohol, FatphobiaMinor
Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death
400 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613572774
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Other children get given xylophones. Susan just had to ask her grandfather to take his vest off. Yes. There's a Death in the family.It's hard to grow up normally when Grandfather rides a white horse and wields a scythe – especially when you have t...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,000 reviews
Moods
adventurous 74%
lighthearted 63%
emotional 16%
reflective 14%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 8%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
sad 2%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 27% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Violence, Alcohol, FatphobiaMinor
Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death