Christmas After All: The Great Depression Diary of Minnie Swift, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1932 by Kathryn Lasky

Christmas After All: The Great Depression Diary of Minnie Swift, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1932

Dear America #23

Kathryn Lasky

185 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

At the age of twelve, Minnie Swift is living through one of the toughest times in America's history, The Great Depression. She keeps a detailed diary over the span of one Christmas month. Reflecting the sadness but also the optimism that character...

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Community Reviews Summary of 280 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
hopeful 75%
lighthearted 75%
inspiring 50%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.74

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