The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

Fairyland #1

Catherynne M. Valente with Ana Juan (Illustrator)

247 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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"One of the most extraordinary works of fantasy, for adults or children, published so far this century."--Time magazine, on the Fairyland seriesA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
lighthearted 51%
funny 36%
hopeful 29%
emotional 27%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 19%
reflective 16%
dark 10%
relaxing 8%
sad 6%
challenging 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 26%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 31% | Character: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

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