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256 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008131456
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins GB
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Laura Franklin bitterly resented the arrival of her younger sister Shirley, an enchanting baby loved by all the family. But Laura's emotions towards her sister changed dramatically one night, when she vowed to protect her with all her strength and...
Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 50%
dark 33%
tense 33%
mysterious 25%
challenging 16%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
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Ableism, Death, Sexism256 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008131456
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins GB
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Laura Franklin bitterly resented the arrival of her younger sister Shirley, an enchanting baby loved by all the family. But Laura's emotions towards her sister changed dramatically one night, when she vowed to protect her with all her strength and...
Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 50%
dark 33%
tense 33%
mysterious 25%
challenging 16%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Death, Sexism