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185 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407178691
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Children's Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Friendship and magical realism sparkle on the page in this heartwarming, delightfully eccentric illustrated middle-grade gem from an extraordinary new literary voice. Perfect for fans of A Snicker of Magic and The Penderwicks.Alberto lives alone i...
Community Reviews Summary of 288 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 44%
adventurous 37%
inspiring 22%
reflective 22%
lighthearted 18%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 11%
dark 7%
funny 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, FatphobiaModerate
Domestic abuse, Death of parent, AbleismMinor
Child abuse, Confinement, Terminal illness185 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407178691
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Children's Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Friendship and magical realism sparkle on the page in this heartwarming, delightfully eccentric illustrated middle-grade gem from an extraordinary new literary voice. Perfect for fans of A Snicker of Magic and The Penderwicks.Alberto lives alone i...
Community Reviews Summary of 288 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 44%
adventurous 37%
inspiring 22%
reflective 22%
lighthearted 18%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 11%
dark 7%
funny 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, FatphobiaModerate
Domestic abuse, Death of parent, AbleismMinor
Child abuse, Confinement, Terminal illness