The Whispers by Greg Howard

The Whispers

Greg Howard

256 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ middle grade emotional medium-paced
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A middle grade debut that's a heartrending coming-of-age tale, perfect for fans of Bridge to Terabithia and Counting By 7s. Eleven-year-old Riley believes in the whispers, magical fairies that will grant you wishes if you leave them tributes. Rile...

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Community Reviews Summary of 354 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 74%
adventurous 40%
mysterious 40%
reflective 37%
hopeful 28%
challenging 22%
inspiring 17%
dark 14%
funny 11%
tense 8%
lighthearted 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 16%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.77

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