A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin, Fenwick Island, Delaware, 1861 by Karen Hesse

A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin, Fenwick Island, Delaware, 1861

Dear America #15

Karen Hesse

169 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

Thursday, February 28, 1861P. Cloudy. Wind N.W. FreshMr.Lincoln has arrived at last in Washington.... In one week, he inherits the trouble of this great, unhappy country. In one week, the responsibility will be his--whether we come together again ...

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Moods

informative 42%
reflective 42%
emotional 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
dark 14%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

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3.52

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