Fields of Home by Marita Conlon-McKenna

160 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction childrens historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

One of the greatest historical fiction adventures in children's literature. Marita Conlon-McKenna's Children of the Famine series brings to life as never before the Great Famine of 1840s Ireland and the immigrations that followed. Winner of many a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 66%
hopeful 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.1

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