Turned Away: The World War II Diary of Devorah Bernstein by Carol Matas

Turned Away: The World War II Diary of Devorah Bernstein

Dear Canada

Carol Matas

fiction historical young adult emotional medium-paced

199 pages | first published 2005

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This dramatic story tells of 11-year-old Devorah's efforts to help her cousin and pen pal Sarah emigrate from Paris before the Nazis deport the Jews to internment camps. Devorah learns that 5,000 Jewish children in France have visas to leave the c...
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Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
hopeful 66%
informative 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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3.81

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