When Christmas Comes Again: The World War I Diary of Simone Spencer by Beth Seidel Levine

When Christmas Comes Again: The World War I Diary of Simone Spencer

Dear America #30

Beth Seidel Levine

176 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult reflective medium-paced
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In April of 1917, Simone Spencer's world changes. Her beloved brother Will goes off to war, and Simone seeks a way to help. The passionate daughter of a feisty French mother and a rebellious upper-class father, Simone is not cut out for the societ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 189 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
informative 71%
hopeful 57%
adventurous 42%
reflective 42%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

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