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"David, an 11-year-old living in late 1920s Philadelphia, is recovering from a nearly fatal bout of pneumonia. His doctor has prescribed mild exercise, fresh air, and lots of rest - which sounds like Heaven to David. He won't have to go back to his much-loathed school, and he can spend each day drawing, going to talkies, and being entertained by his looney extended family. Unfortunately, his family has other plans for him; they've arranged for him to have a tutor, and not just any tutor - his ancient Aunt Annie, a former teacher and "proper Gorgon" (or, as David's Aunt Rosie would pronounce it, Gawgon). David is initially afraid, but Annie - who calls David Boy - introduces him to a world of adventure, both through books and through stories of her own life. This book is one of the most entertaining stories to come from Lloyd Alexander in a long, long time - it's amusing, involving, and original."
Ivy, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Tone of book?
- humorous
Time/era of story
- 1900-1920's
Kids growing up/acting up?
Yes
Family, loving relations
Yes
Special relationship with
- aunt
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Age 7-10
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Age:
- a kid
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- none
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 3 ()
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
City?
Yes
Style
Person
- mostly 1st
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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