The Ghosts of Heaven by Marcus Sedgwick

The Ghosts of Heaven

Marcus Sedgwick

384 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult reflective slow-paced
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Timeless, beautiful, and haunting, spirals connect four episodes, from prehistory through the far future, in this Michael L. Printz Honor Book.In prehistory, a girl picks up a charred stick and makes the first written signs. Tens of centuries late...

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Community Reviews Summary of 713 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
adventurous 52%
reflective 47%
dark 42%
tense 36%
emotional 26%
challenging 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 38%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.7

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