Twenty and Ten by Claire Huchet Bishop

Twenty and Ten

Claire Huchet Bishop with William Pène du Bois (Illustrator)

76 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction childrens historical hopeful sad medium-paced

Description

Looking for a story about courage to read to your child? One that instills character by virtue of its essence, and not by sermonizing? I always am, and this old favorite (read to me when I was nine) is luckily still in print.During the Nazi occupa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews

Moods

hopeful 75%
tense 75%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
inspiring 50%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

4.09

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