In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord, Marc Simont

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

Bette Bao Lord, Marc Simont

176 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

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Shirley Temple Wong sails from China to America with a heart full of dreams. Her new home is Brooklyn, New York. America is indeed a land full of wonders, but Shirley doesn't know any English, so it's hard to make friends. Then a miracle-baseball-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 511 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
hopeful 62%
inspiring 62%
funny 37%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

fast 33%
slow 33%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.8

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