The Barren Grounds by David A. Robertson

The Barren Grounds

The Misewa Saga #1

David A. Robertson

247 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous emotional medium-paced
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Narnia meets traditional Indigenous stories of the sky and constellations in an epic middle grade fantasy series from award-winning author David Robertson.Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children forced away from their families and communities, are...

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Community Reviews Summary of 873 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
emotional 56%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 30%
reflective 29%
funny 18%
mysterious 16%
informative 11%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
tense 8%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 24% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.99

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