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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
No
Ellen Raskin is one-of-a-kind. I revisited this book after years of reminiscing on it from my initial read in middle school. It is even more delightful than I remembered; careful enough to still be mysterious for the adult reader (but not too complex for a young reader), hilarious, tender, I devoured it in one day and could hardly choose a better book to start the year.
Raskin’s playful prose is at times interrupted by moments of sharp clarity and tenderness for people and the things they want and search for in this world. Her voice is refreshing and so much fun to read.
Raskin’s playful prose is at times interrupted by moments of sharp clarity and tenderness for people and the things they want and search for in this world. Her voice is refreshing and so much fun to read.
I first read this in 4th grade, and I remember being absolutely obsessed with it. Re-reading it was interesting to see what did and didn’t hold up to time and age.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fun read. I enjoyed it--kept me guessing. I can see why kids enjoy it.
My favorite book as a child, and still remarkably good as an adult.
I enjoyed this! I didn’t think the ending necessarily needed to happen but like I suppose I like that it all wrapped up.
Liked the people part of the story, but it wasn’t that interesting on the mystery side of things. Def still a good read though!