The Orphan of Ellis Island by Elvira Woodruff

The Orphan of Ellis Island

Elvira Woodruff

192 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade reflective medium-paced
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One day, on a class trip to Ellis Island, Dominic Cantori faces his worst fantsty--a tour guide asks the children about their families. Filled with shame, Dominic flees from his class and hides until the museum is dark and deserted. Now, his only ...

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Moods

adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

fast 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

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