Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze by Elizabeth Foreman Lewis, William Low

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze

Elizabeth Foreman Lewis, William Low

302 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction childrens historical emotional slow-paced
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A classic Newbery Award winner, with an introduction by Katherine Paterson and new illustrationsWhen Young Fu arrives with his mother in bustling 1920s Chungking, all he has seen of the world is the rural farming village where he has grown up. He ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 271 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
reflective 80%
emotional 40%
inspiring 40%
informative 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.49

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