The Twelfth Day of July: A Kevin and Sadie Story by Joan Lingard

The Twelfth Day of July: A Kevin and Sadie Story

Kevin and Sadie #1

Joan Lingard

182 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction childrens historical young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

The Twelfth Day of July is first of Joan Lingard's influential Kevin and Sadie books, set in Belfast during the Troubles. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first.Sadie is Protestant, Kevin is Catholic - and on the tense ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
tense 50%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%
dark 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.56

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