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208 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843654797
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pavilion Children's
Publication date: 09 September 2021
Description
The wonderful long-awaited second novel from Pam Smy, celebrated author and illustrator of Thornhill.The Hideaway tells the story of a boy, Billy McKenna, who runs away from a difficult situation at home and takes refuge in an overgrown graveyard....
Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
hopeful 52%
dark 47%
reflective 44%
inspiring 36%
mysterious 34%
challenging 26%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
tense 15%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuseModerate
Grief, Sexual assault
208 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843654797
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pavilion Children's
Publication date: 09 September 2021
Description
The wonderful long-awaited second novel from Pam Smy, celebrated author and illustrator of Thornhill.The Hideaway tells the story of a boy, Billy McKenna, who runs away from a difficult situation at home and takes refuge in an overgrown graveyard....
Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
hopeful 52%
dark 47%
reflective 44%
inspiring 36%
mysterious 34%
challenging 26%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
tense 15%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuseModerate
Grief, Sexual assault