Christmas After All: The Diary of Minnie Swift by Kathryn Lasky

Christmas After All: The Diary of Minnie Swift

Dear America #23

Kathryn Lasky

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

187 pages | first published 2001

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To twelve-year-old Minnie Swift, Christmas is not going to be the time of bounty she's used to. It is 1932 -- the middle of the Great Depression -- and jobs are scarce and Papa seems more worried each day. But when their orphaned cousin comes to l...
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Summary of 264 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
hopeful 75%
lighthearted 75%
inspiring 50%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.72

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