My Brigadista Year by Katherine Paterson

My Brigadista Year

Katherine Paterson

208 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional informative reflective fast-paced
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In an engrossing historical novel, the Newbery Medal-winning author of Bridge to Terabithia follows a young Cuban teenager as she volunteers for Fidel Castro's national literacy campaign and travels into the impoverished countryside to teach other...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

inspiring 80%
informative 70%
adventurous 60%
reflective 60%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.89

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