The Clay Marble by Minfong Ho

176 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical literary young adult emotional hopeful slow-paced
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When civil war in Cambodia erupts, 12-year-old Dara and her family are forced out of their home and flee to the Thai-Cambodian border, where they find food, refuge and friends. But this security is short-lived as fighting and shelling hit the camp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 83%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
tense 33%
funny 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.7

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