Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman, Judy Pedersen

112 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional lighthearted medium-paced
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A Vietnamese girl plants six lima beans in a Cleveland vacant lot. Looking down on the immigrant-filled neighborhood, a Romanian woman watches suspiciously. A school janitor gets involved, then a Guatemalan family. Then muscle-bound Curtis, trying...

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Moods

hopeful 76%
inspiring 63%
reflective 58%
lighthearted 54%
emotional 39%
relaxing 21%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
informative 4%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 17%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.79

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