Northwind by Gary Paulsen

Northwind

Gary Paulsen

256 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade adventurous emotional medium-paced
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"When a deadly plague reaches the small fish camp where he lives, an orphan named Leif is forced to take to the water in a cedar canoe. He flees northward, following a wild, fjord-riven shore, navigating from one danger to the next, unsure of his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 252 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
reflective 42%
emotional 30%
inspiring 24%
hopeful 22%
tense 14%
relaxing 12%
dark 10%
challenging 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 40%
slow 34%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | Plot: 27% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.51

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