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rebuiltbybooks's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bookhamster88's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
smallish_bear's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
rusty37's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
sara_gabai's review
4.0
I have no idea why I reread this now. I wanted to read the book for my book club, and this popped up on my Kindle. so I read it. a nice, light book for a break in heavy science fiction.
celiaedf12's review
4.0
The second Chalet School book - the school's students continue to increase in number, and there's a terrible flood. Plus, a puppy, as you can see from the cover. Joey continues to be a delicate little flower who collapses in a serious fever whenever a breeze brushes against her the wrong way.
samanthawattam's review
3.0
My second trip down memory lane with Book 2 of the Chalet series, this time the school is building on its success with pupil numbers growing but plenty of adventures to be had. I like the fact that it isn’t all roses round the door and the children aren’t all sweet and light. They have personality clashes and sometimes they are unkind to each other and harsh but that is what children are like. Then there are instances of kindness, understanding and bravery. Rufus and his Mom Zita join the school (St Bernard dogs!
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