192 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375804717
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
“THE PEOPLE COULD FLY,” the title story in Virginia Hamilton’s prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews
Moods
hopeful 54%
funny 45%
inspiring 45%
dark 36%
informative 36%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
sad 27%
challenging 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
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192 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375804717
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
“THE PEOPLE COULD FLY,” the title story in Virginia Hamilton’s prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews
Moods
hopeful 54%
funny 45%
inspiring 45%
dark 36%
informative 36%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
sad 27%
challenging 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.