Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen

Miracles on Maple Hill

Virginia Sorensen

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fiction childrens historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Winner of the 1957 Newbery Award, this novel offers a loving portrait of a family trying to put itself back together when the father returns from a war in a distant land. Written over 45 years ago, Miracles on Maple Hill is eerily apt for today's ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 573 reviews

Moods

hopeful 72%
lighthearted 66%
relaxing 55%
adventurous 38%
emotional 38%
inspiring 38%
informative 27%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 35%
medium 35%
slow 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 30% | Character: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.6

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