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32 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
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Language: English
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“THE PEOPLE COULD FLY,” the title story in Virginia Hamilton’s prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
funny 50%
inspiring 50%
informative 42%
dark 35%
emotional 35%
reflective 35%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Slavery, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Death, MisogynyMinor
Animal death, Body horror, Child death32 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
“THE PEOPLE COULD FLY,” the title story in Virginia Hamilton’s prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
funny 50%
inspiring 50%
informative 42%
dark 35%
emotional 35%
reflective 35%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Slavery, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Death, MisogynyMinor
Animal death, Body horror, Child death