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pygmy80's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-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
5.0
Lovely book which teaches you history in a funny, serious and enjoyable way. The characters are realistic and loveable. The bond with the octopus is wonderful and representative.
smrbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
cld_bs's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
bookshelf_al's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
daffodildyke's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
mapscitiesandsongs's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
Slightly torn about this one. There was nothing particularly wrong or bad, but simultaniously there was nothing that stood out. I missed the spark that I so enjoy about middle grade. Additionally, it really dragged and I had to force myself to pick the book up everytime.
alos3478's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.5
the_story_girl's review against another edition
4.0
Such an adorable story, with some intriguing plot twists sprinkled in. The bond between Lavinia and the octopus is the sweetest thing.
katieproctorbooks's review against another edition
5.0
4.5- this was such a fun middle grade. I loved the octopus of course, and the mystery/adventure reminded me of a non-fantasy Bronte Mettlestone. I love all things Victorian England!