Waiting for Anya by Michael Morpurgo

Waiting for Anya

Michael Morpurgo

192 pages first pub 1990 (view editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional hopeful slow-paced
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The gripping story of a boy who risks his life to take Jewish refugees to safety during World War II.A reclusive widow's farm has become a haven for a growing band of Jewish children hiding from the Nazis. Jo knows he must keep the secret, and hel...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 266 reviews

Moods

sad: 77%

emotional: 72%

hopeful: 55%

informative: 44%

reflective: 38%

adventurous: 27%

inspiring: 27%

tense: 27%

challenging: 16%

dark: 16%

mysterious: 5%

relaxing: 5%


Pace

44% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

46% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

7% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
84% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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