fiction childrens classics emotional lighthearted slow-paced

289 pages | first published 1943

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Fifteen-year-old Laura lives apart from her family for the first time, teaching school in a claim shanty twelve miles from home. She is very homesick, but keeps at it so that she can help pay for her sister Mary's tuition at the college for the bl...
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Summary of 3219 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
emotional 42%
hopeful 42%
adventurous 35%
inspiring 30%
relaxing 30%
informative 22%
reflective 22%
funny 15%
challenging 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 20%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

4.08

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