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"This is the fascinating story of Minnie, 13, Robert, 11, and Lizzie, 8, who after the loss of their parents in the flu epidemic of 1878 go to live with their abusive aunt and uncle, where they are starved and beaten. They escape to seek their other uncle in the Territory of New Mexico, but must cross several hundred miles of prairie and canyonland. They are beset by rustlers, rattlesnakes, floods, tornadoes and mudslides, but are helped by Indians and the US cavalry. The author drew much of this from his family history, and the tale of how the children face adversity and danger is inspiring. There is a fair amount of gunfighting and death as their selfish Uncle Nate tries to track them down, so it is recommended for older teens and adults."
Victoria Randall, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 30%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 10%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20%
Time/era of story:
- american wild west
Exploring into the wild
Yes
Plotlets:
- surviving elements in wilderness
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Age:
- a kid
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How much violence does he/she use?
- a little
Ethnicity/Race
- White/American
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- gambler
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an above average amount
Motive of antagonist
- money/treasure
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- quite fatty
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Texas
Prairie?
Yes
Farm/Ranch?
Yes
Farm/Ranch:
- farm
Style
Person
- mostly 1st
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
How many deaths?
- 8 or more
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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