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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
As an adult, I really enjoyed this middle-grade adventure, but my middle-grader (8) found it just a little too dark for her tastes - she was a bit spooked with talk about death and dead people.
The main characters are brilliant - Milou, Sem, Lotta, Egg and Fenna, each with their own unique quirks and skills - and the author really brings historical Amsterdam to life. Best of all, though, are the puppet shows and creepy stories, adding a whimsical, fantasy element to the core story of five orphans looking for a family and a happy ever after together.
There is lots of action and adventure, some lovely morals about friendship, problem-solving and self-sufficiency, in fact I don't think I've read such independent and able children since the days of Enid Blyton, E. Nesbit and Joan Aiken!
This would be a great read for older independent readers, or those (like my 5 year old) who don't mind a bit of creepiness (he LOVES the story, even though some of it went right over his head!). For reading as a chapter book at bedtimes, it might be a little too much for a peaceful night's sleep!
The main characters are brilliant - Milou, Sem, Lotta, Egg and Fenna, each with their own unique quirks and skills - and the author really brings historical Amsterdam to life. Best of all, though, are the puppet shows and creepy stories, adding a whimsical, fantasy element to the core story of five orphans looking for a family and a happy ever after together.
There is lots of action and adventure, some lovely morals about friendship, problem-solving and self-sufficiency, in fact I don't think I've read such independent and able children since the days of Enid Blyton, E. Nesbit and Joan Aiken!
This would be a great read for older independent readers, or those (like my 5 year old) who don't mind a bit of creepiness (he LOVES the story, even though some of it went right over his head!). For reading as a chapter book at bedtimes, it might be a little too much for a peaceful night's sleep!
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was cute...feel good but also stretched my belief a little too much that orphaned children couldn't afford a newspaper as but they could afford casual fireworks in the 1800s 🤷🏼♀️
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Originally published here: https://keyalovesbooks.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-unadoptables-hana-tooke.html#more
5 stars! A new favourite book, that kept me engaged all the way through and took some surprising turns!
I did feel it was a bit slow in parts, but it tells you everything you need to know.
It does get a bit scary in parts because Rotman and Gassbeek are so cruel to these kids who are only slightly older than me!
I actually only finished the last two chapters of this book today, and since some of the most exciting things happen near the end - yesterday I stayed up way past my bedtime to get some answers!
The characters are great and at the beginning of the book Matron Gassbeek names each of them based on how they arrived and what they looked like which was very interesting.
Since Milou basically the main character and she has the most clues about her parents so when they escape, they are not only running from Rotman but trying to find her family as well. I did feel like Milou made it a little too much about herself in parts.
The writing and plot are soooooo good! The plot is just mind-blowing and the way it ends is amazing. It is also a very intriguing book that will keep you wanting more to keep going. It has great logic and for enjoyment, I would give it a 10/10.
And also the hardback cover is GORGEOUS!
5 stars! A new favourite book, that kept me engaged all the way through and took some surprising turns!
I did feel it was a bit slow in parts, but it tells you everything you need to know.
It does get a bit scary in parts because Rotman and Gassbeek are so cruel to these kids who are only slightly older than me!
I actually only finished the last two chapters of this book today, and since some of the most exciting things happen near the end - yesterday I stayed up way past my bedtime to get some answers!
The characters are great and at the beginning of the book Matron Gassbeek names each of them based on how they arrived and what they looked like which was very interesting.
Since Milou basically the main character and she has the most clues about her parents so when they escape, they are not only running from Rotman but trying to find her family as well. I did feel like Milou made it a little too much about herself in parts.
The writing and plot are soooooo good! The plot is just mind-blowing and the way it ends is amazing. It is also a very intriguing book that will keep you wanting more to keep going. It has great logic and for enjoyment, I would give it a 10/10.
And also the hardback cover is GORGEOUS!
Excellent! Absolutely wonderful story with characters to be proud of. Will be sharing this on the return to school.