Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse

Letters from Rifka

Karen Hesse

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

Rifka knows nothing about America when she flees from Russia with her family in 1919. But she dreams she will at last be safe from the Russian soldiers and their harsh treatment of the Jews in the new country. Throughout her journey, Rifka carries...

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Moods

emotional 68%
hopeful 62%
sad 50%
adventurous 43%
inspiring 37%
reflective 37%
informative 31%
challenging 25%
tense 12%
dark 6%
funny 6%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 21% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.75

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