A City Tossed and Broken: The Diary of Minnie Bonner, San Francisco, California, 1906 by Judy Blundell

A City Tossed and Broken: The Diary of Minnie Bonner, San Francisco, California, 1906

Dear America #42

Judy Blundell

304 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

From National Book Award-winning author Judy Blundell, a thrilling account of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.When Minnie Bonner's father disappears after losing the Bonners' Philadelphia tavern, the wealthy gentleman Edward Sump, led by his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
hopeful 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.46

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