Enemies in the Orchard: A World War 2 Novel in Verse by Dana VanderLugt, Dana VanderLugt

Enemies in the Orchard: A World War 2 Novel in Verse

Dana VanderLugt, Dana VanderLugt

288 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set against the backdrop of WWII, this achingly beautiful middle grade novel in verse based on American history presents the dual perspectives of Claire, a Midwestern girl who longs to enter high school and become a nurse even as she worries for h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

hopeful 80%
emotional 60%
reflective 60%
informative 40%
inspiring 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.16

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