The Pushcart War by Jean Merrill, Ronni Solbert

The Pushcart War

Jean Merrill, Ronni Solbert

232 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction childrens historical young adult lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The pushcarts have declared war! New York City's streets are clogged with huge, rude trucks that park where they want, hold up traffic, and bulldoze into anything that is in their way, and the pushcart peddlers are determined to get rid of them. B...

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Community Reviews Summary of 335 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
lighthearted 75%
inspiring 62%
adventurous 50%
hopeful 50%
reflective 12%
tense 12%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.24

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