The Thieves of Ostia by Caroline Lawrence

160 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction childrens historical mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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The dogs on Flavia's street have started dying mysteriously, and she is determined to find out why. Her investigation leads her to three extraordinary people: Jonathan, her new neighbor; Nubia, an African slave; and Lupus, a mute beggar boy. The f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 451 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 73%
lighthearted 65%
funny 26%
informative 17%
dark 8%
tense 8%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.73

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