Properties (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
none
|
| gptkbp:artMovement |
dialogue
flashbacks imagery foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Betsy_Byars
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Newbery_Honor
|
| gptkbp:character |
Wanda
Wanda's_acceptance Wanda's_empowerment Wanda's_family Wanda's_friends Wanda's_insecurities Wanda's_relationships Wanda's_transformation |
| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Wanda's_growth
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict
self-discovery external conflict |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced young adult literature
discussed in educational settings adapted in discussions about adolescence |
| gptkbp:flavorProfile |
nostalgic
reflective hopeful |
| gptkbp:genre |
young adult fiction
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Summer of the Swans
|
| gptkbp:influences |
coming-of-age literature
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Betsy_Byars'_own_experiences
|
| gptkbp:ISBN |
978-0-14-240001-6
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:swans
|
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
third-person
|
| gptkbp:pageCount |
144
|
| gptkbp:plot |
Wanda's_challenges
Wanda's_journey Wanda's_realizations |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
1970
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Viking_Press
|
| gptkbp:setting |
summer
small town |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
summer symbolizes freedom
swans symbolize beauty |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
young adults
|
| gptkbp:theme |
self-acceptance
family dynamics |