Reviews

The International House of Dereliction by Jacqueline Davies

thaonhi001's review

adventurous lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

Since it is a children book, the plot is very simplified, and many details are overlooked. The writing fits the targeted audience’s reading ability. It is a very easy read and somewhat boring in my opinion.

nickel_books's review

funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.25

Don't call them ghosts! When Alice and her family move next door to an abandoned haunted house, she does what you'd expect - renovate and restore. International House of Dereliction connects the past with the present, centers friendship and family, and asks important questions about what it means to be a home. As someone who moved a lot as a kid, I connected with Alice's journey to make or find a home. 

blairlovesbooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious fast-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

5.0

amyjorob's review

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

purple676's review

4.0

So sweet and adorable. Made me cry.

libraryofawesome's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

specialk3782's review against another edition

4.0

A sweet middle grade about a 10yr old girl from a quirky family that helps ghosts that live next door to move on. It was a nice short break from my normal genres. 4*

gm111111's review

5.0

So cute! I love reading spooky middle grade, and this did not disappoint. What a creative story! I love being able to recommend things to my niece and nephews!

malexandra's review

adventurous medium-paced

4.0

brittanybwrites's review

emotional lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0