The People Could Fly: The Picture Book by Virginia Hamilton

The People Could Fly: The Picture Book

Virginia Hamilton with Leo Dillon (Illustrator), Diane Dillon (Illustrator)

32 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous slow-paced

Description

Virginia Hamilton's Coretta Scott King Honor book is the breathtaking fantasy tale of slaves who possessed ancient magic that enabled them to fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did not have the opportunity to "fly" away, who...

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Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews

Moods

adventurous 54%
hopeful 54%
funny 45%
inspiring 45%
dark 36%
informative 36%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
sad 27%
challenging 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.4

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