Breathing Room by Marsha Hayles

Breathing Room

Marsha Hayles

256 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

Evvy Hoffmeister is thirteen years old when her family brings her to Loon Lake Sanatorium to get cured of tuberculosis (TB). Evvy is frightened by her new surroundings; the rules to abide are harsh and the nurses equally rigid. But Evvy soon fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
emotional 66%
sad 66%
informative 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

4.08

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