Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

fiction historical middle grade young adult challenging emotional hopeful slow-paced

400 pages | first published 2011

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This story of Thomas Jefferson's children by one of his slaves, Sally Hemings, tells a darker piece of America's history from an often unseen perspective-that of three of Jefferson's slaves-including two of his own children. As each child grows up...
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Summary of 469 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 87%
reflective 75%
hopeful 62%
challenging 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
funny 25%
tense 25%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.06

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