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192 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781442461291
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Publication date: 28 February 2012
Description
Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana. When diphtheria strikes the village and the children of Clifton start dying, Jessie's mother sends her on a dangerous mission to bring back help. But beyond the walls of Cli...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,710 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
tense 56%
dark 27%
emotional 17%
challenging 15%
reflective 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 32% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, ConfinementModerate
Death, Racism, Medical contentMinor
Gun violence, Bullying192 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781442461291
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Publication date: 28 February 2012
Description
Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana. When diphtheria strikes the village and the children of Clifton start dying, Jessie's mother sends her on a dangerous mission to bring back help. But beyond the walls of Cli...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,710 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
tense 56%
dark 27%
emotional 17%
challenging 15%
reflective 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 32% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, ConfinementModerate
Death, Racism, Medical contentMinor
Gun violence, Bullying