256 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099572855
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Children's Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Having lost their parents in the chaos of war, Ruth, Edek and Bronia are left alone to fend for themselves and hide from the Nazis amid the rubble and ruins of their city. They meet a ragged orphan boy, Jan, who treasures a paperknife a silver swo...
Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 59%
inspiring 45%
hopeful 40%
tense 40%
challenging 31%
reflective 22%
dark 18%
informative 18%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 31% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Genocide, AntisemitismModerate
Death
256 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099572855
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Children's Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Having lost their parents in the chaos of war, Ruth, Edek and Bronia are left alone to fend for themselves and hide from the Nazis amid the rubble and ruins of their city. They meet a ragged orphan boy, Jan, who treasures a paperknife a silver swo...
Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 59%
inspiring 45%
hopeful 40%
tense 40%
challenging 31%
reflective 22%
dark 18%
informative 18%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 31% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Genocide, AntisemitismModerate
Death