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

The Newbery Honor-winning American classic,  The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 , celebrates 20 years with this anniversary edition featuring a special letter from Christopher Paul Curtis and an introduction by noted educator Dr. Pauletta Bracy. E...

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Moods

emotional 69%
funny 61%
reflective 43%
adventurous 31%
informative 31%
lighthearted 26%
sad 25%
challenging 21%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 19%
tense 15%
dark 9%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 27%
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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