fiction historical middle grade challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

316 pages | first published 2008

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As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple...
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Summary of 2839 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
dark 53%
challenging 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 48%
informative 48%
sad 46%
reflective 26%
inspiring 25%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 20%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 41% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.99

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