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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I have to admit that fantasy is my least favorite genre. However, I felt that this book sort of lied on the edge of fantasy in a way that I truly enjoyed. There was enough realism to keep me interested, and it somehow made me feel like the fantastical parts could really happen. Maybe it was listening to it read by Jim Dale, who is incredible, or maybe it was the adventure of it all. Also, I was super excited when I realized, after I started listening to it, that John Stephens was a writer for Gilmore Girls, my all-time favorite TV show.
Well written, fun, good characters. Different story than usual, I'm excited for the next one!
Books I've read and provided detailed reviews over the years but all data is lost after accidental deletion and GD refuse to restore it back.
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Adding books back to my library for my own reference and tracking purposes
I just reread this for a book club I chaperone/run and I'd forgotten how exciting it was. I haven't felt this bad for "orphans" since Harry Potter, but at least these three have each other and the thought that their parents might not be dead.
Kate , Michael and Emma are 3 siblings who have been going from orphanage to orphanage for 10 years when they're finally sent to an orphanage in Cambridge Falls a place no one has ever heard of. They're the only "orphans" at this orphanage though. Of course right after they get settled the magic begins. They travel in time using a blank book and a photograph, lose Michael and go back in time to rescue him. They find out about an evil Countess who wants the magic book they just found, and is holding a whole town hostage to find it. They meet many supporting characters who are trying to help them.
Interestingly described magical world and the magic book, cool characters, harrowing adventure,time travel,and magic. I had forgotten how violent some of the scenes are for a tween book, but not so graphic that I'd put it closer to YA than tween. Depends on the sensitivity of the reader. I've decided after the reread to see how everything turns out for these three so I of course would say read this interesting magical book.
Kate , Michael and Emma are 3 siblings who have been going from orphanage to orphanage for 10 years when they're finally sent to an orphanage in Cambridge Falls a place no one has ever heard of. They're the only "orphans" at this orphanage though. Of course right after they get settled the magic begins. They travel in time using a blank book and a photograph, lose Michael and go back in time to rescue him. They find out about an evil Countess who wants the magic book they just found, and is holding a whole town hostage to find it. They meet many supporting characters who are trying to help them.
Interestingly described magical world and the magic book, cool characters, harrowing adventure,time travel,and magic. I had forgotten how violent some of the scenes are for a tween book, but not so graphic that I'd put it closer to YA than tween. Depends on the sensitivity of the reader. I've decided after the reread to see how everything turns out for these three so I of course would say read this interesting magical book.
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
i first read this book in middle school and haven’t stopped vaguely thinking of it since. found out my local library had it and decided to see if my love was still there.
and hell yes it is!!! the story is so whimsical and adventurous, the characters are all lovely and charming, and the world is so well constructed and deep.
also, gabriel supremacy
and hell yes it is!!! the story is so whimsical and adventurous, the characters are all lovely and charming, and the world is so well constructed and deep.
also, gabriel supremacy
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail