Brothers Far from Home: The World War I Diary of Eliza Bates by Jean Little

Brothers Far from Home: The World War I Diary of Eliza Bates

Dear Canada

Jean Little

235 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional hopeful informative medium-paced
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It has been two long years since Eliza's beloved older brother, Hugo, went away to war. Caught up in his enthusiasm, she couldn't understand her parents' less-than-enthusiastic reaction. Now that her other brother, Jack, has also enlisted, she yea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
hopeful 80%
sad 80%
funny 40%
informative 40%
inspiring 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

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3.9

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