Twenty and Ten by Claire Huchet Bishop, William Pène du Bois

Twenty and Ten

Claire Huchet Bishop, William Pène du Bois

76 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction childrens historical hopeful sad medium-paced

Description

Twenty school children, living in a refuge in France, hide ten Jewish children from the Nazis during the occupation of France during World War II and vow never to betray them.

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

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...