614 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432839123
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: 07 June 2017
Description
Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—un...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,751 reviews
Moods
sad 76%
dark 44%
reflective 31%
informative 29%
mysterious 26%
tense 25%
hopeful 23%
challenging 22%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 15%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Kidnapping, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Death of parent
614 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432839123
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: 07 June 2017
Description
Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—un...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,751 reviews
Moods
sad 76%
dark 44%
reflective 31%
informative 29%
mysterious 26%
tense 25%
hopeful 23%
challenging 22%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 15%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Kidnapping, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Death of parent