Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin

Breaking Stalin's Nose

Eugene Yelchin with Eugene Yelchin (Illustrator)

176 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction childrens historical middle grade reflective fast-paced

Description

A Newbery Honor Book. Sasha 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 comrade and always acts acco...

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Moods

dark 60%
tense 60%
reflective 46%
sad 46%
informative 33%
challenging 26%
emotional 20%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 6%

Pace

fast 92%
medium 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 36% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 36% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

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