In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord, Marc Simont

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

Bette Bao Lord, Marc Simont

fiction childrens historical young adult emotional informative inspiring slow-paced

176 pages | first published 1984

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Shirley Temple Wong sails from China to America with a heart full of dreams. Her new home is Brooklyn, New York. America is indeed a land full of wonders, but Shirley doesn't know any English, so it's hard to make friends. Then a miracle-baseball-...
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Summary of 350 reviews

Moods

hopeful 75%
lighthearted 75%
inspiring 50%
adventurous 25%
funny 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.79

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