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Queenie Peavy

Robert Burch
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Queenie Peavy

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1966

Book Brief

Robert Burch

Queenie Peavy

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1966
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Georgia • Great Depression

Publication Year

1966

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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Super Short Summary

Queenie Peavy by Robert Burch follows 13-year-old Queenie in rural Georgia during the Great Depression as she navigates adolescence and her tumultuous relationship with her jailed father. Struggling with bullying and her father's perceived heroism, Queenie becomes self-aware, understanding her father's true nature and reshaping her future.

Melancholic

Challenging

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

239 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Queenie Peavy by Robert Burch is well-regarded for its poignant exploration of adolescence and complex family dynamics. Critics praise its authentic Southern setting and relatable protagonist. However, some find the pacing uneven and certain character developments lacking depth. Overall, it's a compelling read with a strong emotional core.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Queenie Peavy?

A reader who would enjoy Queenie Peavy by Robert Burch is likely interested in historical fiction with themes of family, coming-of-age, and resilience. Fans of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry would find this book engaging, as it explores similar emotional and historical depth.

4.2

239 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Georgia • Great Depression

Publication Year

1966

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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