Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Eggertsen Sorensen

Miracles on Maple Hill

Virginia Eggertsen Sorensen with Beth Krush (Illustrator), Joe Krush (Illustrator)

232 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction childrens historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Marly's father came back from the war a different man. Something inside him seems as cold and dead as the winter world outside. But when the family moves to Grandma's old house on Maple Hill, miracles begin to happen. The sap in the trees begins t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 468 reviews

Moods

hopeful 73%
lighthearted 66%
relaxing 53%
adventurous 46%
emotional 40%
inspiring 40%
informative 33%
funny 20%
reflective 13%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 35%
fast 35%
slow 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.6

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