The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare

The Bronze Bow

Elizabeth George Speare

256 pages first pub 1961 (view editions)

fiction childrens classics historical emotional slow-paced
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The Bronze Bow is ideal for readers seeking a poignant exploration of overcoming hatred through love and forgiveness, set against the backdrop of historical turmoil and personal transformation.

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He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. –from the Song of David (2 Samuel 22:35) The Bronze Bow, written by Elizabeth George Speare (author of The Witch of Blackbird Pond) won the Newbery Medal in 1962. This gripping,...

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Community Reviews

3.82
based on 1,931 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 62%

emotional: 52%

inspiring: 50%

hopeful: 40%

reflective: 37%

challenging: 30%

informative: 12%

tense: 12%

sad: 10%

dark: 7%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

14% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
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medium
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Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
63% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

85% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

84% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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