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180 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590431453
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Inc
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After her father returns from the war moody and tired, Marly's family decides to move from the city to Maple Hill Farm in the Pennsylvania countryside where they share many adventures which help restore their spirits and their bond with each other.
Community Reviews Summary of 573 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 66%
relaxing 55%
adventurous 38%
emotional 38%
inspiring 38%
informative 27%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 30% | Character: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
War, Mental illness, Child abuse
180 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590431453
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Inc
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After her father returns from the war moody and tired, Marly's family decides to move from the city to Maple Hill Farm in the Pennsylvania countryside where they share many adventures which help restore their spirits and their bond with each other.
Community Reviews Summary of 573 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 66%
relaxing 55%
adventurous 38%
emotional 38%
inspiring 38%
informative 27%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 30% | Character: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
War, Mental illness, Child abuse