A Small Person Far Away by Judith Kerr

A Small Person Far Away

Out of the Hitler Time #3

Judith Kerr

fiction historical middle grade challenging emotional medium-paced

232 pages | first published 1978

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Anna, who left Berlin as a refugee to escape the Nazis, is forced to return there to visit her sick mother, and in the process is faced with the past she has shut out for so long. Suggested level: junior secondary.
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Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 53%
hopeful 46%
reflective 38%
challenging 30%
informative 30%
adventurous 23%
dark 23%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 35%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.66

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