The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis

The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963

Christopher Paul Curtis

224 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult adventurous slow-paced
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Ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the Watsons of Flint, Michigan, are heading for Birmingham, Alabama, and one of the darkest moments in American history. 1996 Newbery Honor Book. 1996 Coretta Scott King Honor Book. An ALA Notable Book. An ALA Be...

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3.87
based on 4,588 reviews

Moods

emotional: 70%

funny: 59%

reflective: 38%

adventurous: 33%

informative: 31%

sad: 28%

lighthearted: 23%

hopeful: 21%

inspiring: 20%

challenging: 19%

tense: 16%

dark: 8%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

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55% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
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44% of readers chose A mix
47% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

81% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

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5% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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16% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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