Enemies in the Orchard: A World War 2 Novel in Verse by Dana VanderLugt, Dana VanderLugt

Enemies in the Orchard: A World War 2 Novel in Verse

Dana VanderLugt, Dana VanderLugt

288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional reflective slow-paced
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Set against the backdrop of WWII, this achingly beautiful middle grade novel in verse based on American history presents the dual perspectives of Claire, a Midwestern girl who longs to enter high school and become a nurse even as she worries for h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
reflective 63%
informative 57%
sad 36%
hopeful 31%
challenging 26%
adventurous 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
tense 15%
funny 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 38%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.25

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