Once Was a Time by Leila Sales

Once Was a Time

Leila Sales

324 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional lighthearted fast-paced
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In the war-ravaged England of 1940, Charlotte Bromley is sure of only one thing: Kitty McLaughlin is her best friend in the whole world. But when Charlotte's scientist father makes an astonishing discovery that the Germans will covet for themselve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews

Moods

adventurous 62%
emotional 62%
hopeful 37%
lighthearted 37%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
dark 12%
informative 12%
reflective 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.86

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