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224 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
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Language: English
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A remarkable literary debut by a stunning new voice in children's fiction.Two years after being airlifted out of war-torn Vietnam, Matt Pin is haunted: by bombs that fell like dead crows, by the family -- and the terrible secret -- he left behind....
Community Reviews Summary of 418 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
reflective 58%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 33%
dark 16%
challenging 8%
informative 8%
tense 8%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%Average rating
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Racism, War
224 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A remarkable literary debut by a stunning new voice in children's fiction.Two years after being airlifted out of war-torn Vietnam, Matt Pin is haunted: by bombs that fell like dead crows, by the family -- and the terrible secret -- he left behind....
Community Reviews Summary of 418 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
reflective 58%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 33%
dark 16%
challenging 8%
informative 8%
tense 8%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, War