Swimming on the Lawn by Yasmin Hamid

Swimming on the Lawn

Yasmin Hamid

176 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction childrens historical middle grade emotional reflective medium-paced
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Farida lives with her family in Khartoum, Sudan. For Farida the 1960s are a time of fun and adventure, from riding the train to a remote village by the remains of Nubian pyramids to seeing the twirling dancers of the Mawlid festival. But as column...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
dark 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
relaxing 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Average rating

3.4

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