Belle Prater's Boy by Ruth White

Belle Prater's Boy

Belle Prater #1

Ruth White

224 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction childrens historical young adult emotional hopeful fast-paced

Description

When Belle Prater disappears, Belle’s boy, Woodrow, comes to live with his grandparents in Coal Station, Virginia. Woodrow’s cousin Gypsy is the town beauty, but she has hidden sorrows and secrets of her own. She wonders how Woodrow can accept his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 309 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.85

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