Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen

Miracles on Maple Hill

Virginia Sorensen

fiction childrens historical emotional reflective slow-paced

missing duration info | first published 1956

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Winner of the 1957 Newbery Award, this novel offers a loving portrait of a family trying to put itself back together when the father returns from a war in a distant land. Written over 45 years ago, Miracles on Maple Hill is eerily apt for today's ...
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Summary of 397 reviews

Moods

hopeful 75%
lighthearted 66%
relaxing 58%
adventurous 41%
emotional 41%
informative 41%
inspiring 41%
funny 25%
reflective 16%

Pace

fast 46%
slow 30%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 37% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.6

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