Enemies in the Orchard: A World War 2 Novel in Verse by Dana VanderLugt, Dana VanderLugt

Enemies in the Orchard: A World War 2 Novel in Verse

Dana VanderLugt, Dana VanderLugt with Andy Ingalls (Narrator), Elizabeth Klett (Narrator), Rachel Leblang (Narrator)

3 hours, 53 minutes first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction middle grade emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set against the backdrop of WWII, this achingly beautiful middle grade novel in verse based on American history presents the dual perspectives of Claire, a Midwestern girl who longs to enter high school and become a nurse even as she worries for h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
hopeful 66%
reflective 66%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.14

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