Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin

Breaking Stalin's Nose

Eugene Yelchin

160 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction childrens historical middle grade reflective fast-paced

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One of Horn Book's Best Fiction Books of 2011Sasha Zaichik has known the laws of the Soviet Young Pioneers since the age of six:The Young Pioneer is devoted to Comrade Stalin, the Communist Party, and Communism.A Young Pioneer is a reliable comrad...

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Moods

dark 77%
tense 55%
informative 44%
reflective 44%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
emotional 22%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 28% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

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3.72

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