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Virginia Sorensen, Beth Krush, Joe Krush
180 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0590431455
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After her father returns from the war moody and tired, Marly's family decides to move from the city to Maple Hill Farm in the Pennsylvania countryside where they share many adventures which help restore their spirits and their bond with each other.
Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 66%
relaxing 53%
adventurous 46%
emotional 40%
inspiring 40%
informative 33%
funny 20%
reflective 13%
tense 6%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child abuse, Mental illness, War—
Virginia Sorensen, Beth Krush, Joe Krush
180 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0590431455
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After her father returns from the war moody and tired, Marly's family decides to move from the city to Maple Hill Farm in the Pennsylvania countryside where they share many adventures which help restore their spirits and their bond with each other.
Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 66%
relaxing 53%
adventurous 46%
emotional 40%
inspiring 40%
informative 33%
funny 20%
reflective 13%
tense 6%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child abuse, Mental illness, War