City of Orphans by Avi

City of Orphans

Avi with Greg Ruth (Illustrator)

350 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Plot twists, big accusations, and plenty of shifty, crooked characters fill the pages of this harrowing adventure from Newbery Medalist Avi. The streets of 1893 New York are crowded and filthy. For thirteen-year-old newsboy Maks Geless, they are a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 80%
emotional 40%
tense 40%
hopeful 20%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.72

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