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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Strange tome, populated by a strange crew. The characters are who I liked best in this book, but the pacing, in which the slow parts drag and the exciting bits are over with quickly, really put me off and I had to force myself back to it several times.
To many other books i think I will enjoy more!
This beautiful tale is bursting with adventure and filled with the power of friendship. Delightfully chilling at times, this heartwarming story about a group of orphans in Amsterdam is an uplifting read highly recommended for middle grade readers and adults alike.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
I absolutely LOVED this book! I don’t usually read children’s books, but this was both delightful and heartwarming. Of course, a little heartbreaking along the way and also full of dangerous adventures—but our five unadoptables had such tenacity and perseverance, which helped them to eventually escape the evil villains along the way.
If you’re in need of a light and enjoyable read, this is the one for you. The plot was structured very nicely and I loved our five main characters very much. I was rooting for them all the way!
I think this actually may be one of the best reads of the year for me (so far). A must-read!
If you’re in need of a light and enjoyable read, this is the one for you. The plot was structured very nicely and I loved our five main characters very much. I was rooting for them all the way!
I think this actually may be one of the best reads of the year for me (so far). A must-read!
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Racism
Read- August 2020 for the N.E.W.Ts (O in Herbology- Book longer than your previous read)
- This was incredible!! I've been in a terrible reading slump since June and I was beginning to think that I would never get out of it but this was the most perfect book to get me out of my slump.
There are three rules of abandonment at The Little Tulip orphanage:
- The baby should be wrapped in a cotton blanket
- The baby should be places in a wicker basket
- The baby should be deposited on the topmost step
For all the years Elinora Gassbeek has been the matron at the orphanage these rules have never been broken. That is, they had never been broken. In the year of 1886 five orphans are left at Little Tulip in ridiculous ways. Those babies turn out to be our main characters, Lotta, Egg, Fenna, Sem and Milou.
When our story starts Gassbeek is fed up of being stuck with our orphans and finds a gentleman to take all five. The orphans think this is the best thing that's ever happened to them, but Milou isn't convinced. After some digging around she discovers a terrible plot that prompts the orphans to escape the orphanage and run. Running leads them to an exciting adventure that involves a run down mill, a mysterious clock maker, a sinister tree and fantastic puppets. This just might be Milou's chance at a happy ending.
The main thing that I adored about this book was the characters, each of the children we follow is an amazing character and you just find yourself wanting the best for them. Milou's determination to find her family really makes you feel for her and the fact that the other children will do anything to help her just makes you want to cry. I highly recommend reading this book if you just want to fall into a brilliant story.
- This was incredible!! I've been in a terrible reading slump since June and I was beginning to think that I would never get out of it but this was the most perfect book to get me out of my slump.
There are three rules of abandonment at The Little Tulip orphanage:
- The baby should be wrapped in a cotton blanket
- The baby should be places in a wicker basket
- The baby should be deposited on the topmost step
For all the years Elinora Gassbeek has been the matron at the orphanage these rules have never been broken. That is, they had never been broken. In the year of 1886 five orphans are left at Little Tulip in ridiculous ways. Those babies turn out to be our main characters, Lotta, Egg, Fenna, Sem and Milou.
When our story starts Gassbeek is fed up of being stuck with our orphans and finds a gentleman to take all five. The orphans think this is the best thing that's ever happened to them, but Milou isn't convinced. After some digging around she discovers a terrible plot that prompts the orphans to escape the orphanage and run. Running leads them to an exciting adventure that involves a run down mill, a mysterious clock maker, a sinister tree and fantastic puppets. This just might be Milou's chance at a happy ending.
The main thing that I adored about this book was the characters, each of the children we follow is an amazing character and you just find yourself wanting the best for them. Milou's determination to find her family really makes you feel for her and the fact that the other children will do anything to help her just makes you want to cry. I highly recommend reading this book if you just want to fall into a brilliant story.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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