Hotaka by John Heffernan

224 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional sad fast-paced
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A powerful and moving story about one boy caught up in the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011. When the tsunami strikes the Japanese seaside town of Omori-wan, the effects are utterly devastating. Three years later, much of what happened on t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 100%
emotional 100%
hopeful 100%
informative 100%
inspiring 100%
tense 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.33

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