The Secret of Nightingale Wood by Lucy Strange

304 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional medium-paced
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1919. Mama is ill. Father has taken a job abroad. Nanny Jane is too busy to pay any attention to Henrietta and the things she sees -- or thinks she sees -- in the shadows of their new home, Hope House.All alone, with only stories for company, Henr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 596 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
mysterious 61%
sad 53%
hopeful 40%
adventurous 34%
dark 30%
reflective 26%
tense 26%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 9%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 22%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Character: 25% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 32% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.1

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