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254 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439856294
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
As punishment for a crime he didn't really commit, Matt was given a choice: go to jail or go live with an old woman named Mrs. Deverill in a remote town called Lesser Malling. He should have chosen jail. A strange and sinister plan is coming toget...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,364 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
mysterious 67%
tense 55%
emotional 10%
challenging 7%
sad 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 34% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 19% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Violence, DeathModerate
Child abuse, Animal death, Car accidentMinor
Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Grief
254 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439856294
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
As punishment for a crime he didn't really commit, Matt was given a choice: go to jail or go live with an old woman named Mrs. Deverill in a remote town called Lesser Malling. He should have chosen jail. A strange and sinister plan is coming toget...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,364 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
mysterious 67%
tense 55%
emotional 10%
challenging 7%
sad 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 34% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 19% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Violence, DeathModerate
Child abuse, Animal death, Car accidentMinor
Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Grief