219 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439053860
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 July 2000
Description
A diary account of 13-year-old Anetka's life in Poland in 1896, immigration to America, marriage to a coal miner, widowhood, and happiness in finally finding her true love. Her fascinating diary entries give readers a personal glimpse into what li...
Community Reviews Summary of 492 reviews
Moods
informative 63%
sad 45%
dark 36%
inspiring 36%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 18%
reflective 18%
tense 18%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
Pace
slow 27%
medium 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, BullyingModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuseMinor
Sexual content, Death, Gun violence
219 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439053860
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 July 2000
Description
A diary account of 13-year-old Anetka's life in Poland in 1896, immigration to America, marriage to a coal miner, widowhood, and happiness in finally finding her true love. Her fascinating diary entries give readers a personal glimpse into what li...
Community Reviews Summary of 492 reviews
Moods
informative 63%
sad 45%
dark 36%
inspiring 36%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 18%
reflective 18%
tense 18%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
Pace
slow 27%
medium 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, BullyingModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuseMinor
Sexual content, Death, Gun violence