The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis

The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963

Christopher Paul Curtis

224 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree about an unforgettable family on a road-trip during one of the most important times in the civil rights movement. When the Watson family--ten-year-old Kenny, Momma, Dad,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,121 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
funny 59%
reflective 42%
adventurous 34%
informative 29%
sad 27%
challenging 21%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 19%
tense 12%
dark 8%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 28%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.87

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