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pinglee's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
laurendherrell's review against another edition
4.0
Some odd and graphic/descriptive scenes involving wounds/illness and the natural remedies used to treat them. But overall a well-woven story about family relationships and how life's trials change us, for better and worse. My 8 year old listened to the audiobook/read a bit of the hard copy, but I'd say it's better suited for 10+
snowlilies's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
mjjohn3's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lwilliams84's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
julieveg's review against another edition
5.0
I did not realize that this book was a middle reader children’s book until after I finished it. I’m a sucker for books set in Maine and this did not disappoint me. It’s a good story with a likable main character.
mbrandmaier's review against another edition
4.0
Ellie feels the weight of blame from her family for her father’s accident, though she keeps the truth about what really happened to herself to protect her siblings’ feelings.
They have moved from town to the mountain after losing everything in the Great Depression. Ellie befriends a hag and learns to heal wounds both physical and emotional.
They have moved from town to the mountain after losing everything in the Great Depression. Ellie befriends a hag and learns to heal wounds both physical and emotional.
hellastrong's review against another edition
4.0
Lots to like in this book, but I never connected that much with Ellie. Maybe I just couldn't identify that much with her quiet, thoughtful, settled approach. I liked her, I just needed her to have a meltdown or two to really relate to her. Loved the setting and the story elements though.