Belle Prater's Boy by Ruth White

Belle Prater's Boy

Belle Prater #1

Ruth White

224 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction childrens historical young adult emotional hopeful fast-paced
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When Belle Prater disappears, Belle’s boy, Woodrow, comes to live with his grandparents in Coal Station, Virginia. Woodrow’s cousin Gypsy is the town beauty, but she has hidden sorrows and secrets of her own. She wonders how Woodrow can accept his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 375 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
funny 60%
lighthearted 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 40%
hopeful 40%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.87

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