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544 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781912626847
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicken House
Publication date: 23 September 2003
Description
Meggie loves stories, but her book-binding father, Mo, hasn't read aloud to her since her mother mysteriously disappeared some years ago. When a stranger who knows her father knocks at their door, Mo is forced to reveal an extraordinary secret – w...
Community Reviews Summary of 31,667 reviews
Moods
mysterious 49%
emotional 31%
hopeful 26%
dark 23%
tense 20%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 18%
funny 14%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
reflective 3%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 45% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Confinement, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Violence, Death, Gun violenceMinor
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Murder544 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781912626847
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicken House
Publication date: 23 September 2003
Description
Meggie loves stories, but her book-binding father, Mo, hasn't read aloud to her since her mother mysteriously disappeared some years ago. When a stranger who knows her father knocks at their door, Mo is forced to reveal an extraordinary secret – w...
Community Reviews Summary of 31,667 reviews
Moods
mysterious 49%
emotional 31%
hopeful 26%
dark 23%
tense 20%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 18%
funny 14%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
reflective 3%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 45% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Confinement, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Violence, Death, Gun violenceMinor
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Murder