The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

Calpurnia Tate #1

Jacqueline Kelly

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 2009 (editions)

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The summer of 1899 is hot in Calpurnia's sleepy Texas town, and there aren't a lot of good ways to stay cool. Her mother has a new wind machine from town, but Callie might just have to resort to stealthily cutting off her hair, one sneaky inch at ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,681 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 60%
hopeful 55%
adventurous 53%
inspiring 53%
funny 44%
emotional 37%
reflective 37%
informative 26%
relaxing 17%
challenging 10%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 29%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.99

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