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148 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141303529
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 09 October 2000
Description
A Newbery Honor Book A summer they'll never forget.Each summer Joey and his sister, Mary Alice--two city slickers from Chicago--visit Grandma Dowdel's seemingly sleepy Illinois town. Soon enough, they find that it's far from sleepy...and Grandma i...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,251 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 84%
adventurous 60%
emotional 18%
relaxing 18%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
reflective 15%
mysterious 9%
informative 6%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 37% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal deathMinor
Alcohol, Racial slurs
148 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141303529
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 09 October 2000
Description
A Newbery Honor Book A summer they'll never forget.Each summer Joey and his sister, Mary Alice--two city slickers from Chicago--visit Grandma Dowdel's seemingly sleepy Illinois town. Soon enough, they find that it's far from sleepy...and Grandma i...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,251 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 84%
adventurous 60%
emotional 18%
relaxing 18%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
reflective 15%
mysterious 9%
informative 6%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 37% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal deathMinor
Alcohol, Racial slurs