fiction historical young adult funny lighthearted fast-paced

176 pages | first published 2009

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One of children's literature's most memorable characters returns in this Christmastime companion to the Newbery Medal-winning A Year Down Yonder and Newbery Honor-winning A Long Way from Chicago. The eccentric, larger-than-life Grandma Dowdel is b...
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Summary of 203 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 81%
funny 63%
hopeful 27%
emotional 18%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
reflective 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.92

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