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204 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689309441
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Now that the four abandoned Tillerman children are settled in with their grandmother, Dicey finds that their new beginnings require love, trust, humor, and courage.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,297 reviews
Moods
hopeful 64%
reflective 64%
inspiring 29%
challenging 23%
sad 23%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
dark 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Mental illnessModerate
Death of parent, Bullying, DeathMinor
Ableism, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness204 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689309441
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Now that the four abandoned Tillerman children are settled in with their grandmother, Dicey finds that their new beginnings require love, trust, humor, and courage.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,297 reviews
Moods
hopeful 64%
reflective 64%
inspiring 29%
challenging 23%
sad 23%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
dark 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Mental illnessModerate
Death of parent, Bullying, DeathMinor
Ableism, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness