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little_miss_3657's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
chachacenteno's review against another edition
5.0
Decided to read this book for a graduate school project and ended up being really pleased with it. Unexpectedly, it has a bit if steam punk and a whole lot of mystery. I found myself really curious about some of the unknown--to a point where I was asking those around me to guess what the outcome would be. A great book.
larskat's review against another edition
2.0
Sheba, a hairy "freak", is sold to a side show in London. Picture of pre-Victorian London grimly painted within a mystery about the search for some missing poor children. Somewhat creepy characters and a scary monster might keep the kids engaged.
lturner's review against another edition
5.0
In this book mama rat says that they should look out for those less fortunate. Who knew that freaks in a side show were more fortunate than some of their peers in London? Sheba, the wolf girl, learns about friendship, teamwork, and family in this story.
myntop's review against another edition
4.0
I picked up this book from my library because the cover was appealing and I needed a book with a one word title for my Summer Reading.
This is a very involved story for a children's book and I was not disappointed. There are traces of fantasy, paranormal, steampunk, and mystery/crime in this book and fans of any of those genres will really enjoy the story.
The underlying themes of finding family where there is no blood relation, moving on from past hurts, and putting others needs before your own are prevalent and will help teach valuable lessons to children reading this book. Focusing especially on the main character's background and growth throughout the book lends a beautiful coming of age aspect to the book that will certainly reach younger kids getting to that pre-teen/teenager part of their lives.
This is a very involved story for a children's book and I was not disappointed. There are traces of fantasy, paranormal, steampunk, and mystery/crime in this book and fans of any of those genres will really enjoy the story.
The underlying themes of finding family where there is no blood relation, moving on from past hurts, and putting others needs before your own are prevalent and will help teach valuable lessons to children reading this book. Focusing especially on the main character's background and growth throughout the book lends a beautiful coming of age aspect to the book that will certainly reach younger kids getting to that pre-teen/teenager part of their lives.
nikitashe_spaces_0ut's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
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