The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis

The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963

Christopher Paul Curtis

210 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree about an unforgettable family on a road-trip during one of the most important times in the civil rights movement. When the Watson family--ten-year-old Kenny, Momma, Dad,...

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Moods

emotional 70%
funny 62%
reflective 44%
informative 32%
adventurous 31%
lighthearted 25%
sad 24%
challenging 20%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 19%
tense 15%
dark 9%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 26%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.85

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