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340 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312659301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Square Fish
Publication date: 04 January 2011
Description
In this witty historical fiction middle grade novel set at the turn of the century, an 11-year-old girl explores the natural world, learns about science and animals, and grows up. A Newbery Honor Book. "The most delightful historical novel for twe...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,681 reviews
Moods
hopeful 55%
adventurous 53%
inspiring 53%
funny 44%
emotional 37%
reflective 37%
informative 26%
relaxing 17%
challenging 10%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
RacismMinor
Misogyny, Racial slurs
340 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312659301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Square Fish
Publication date: 04 January 2011
Description
In this witty historical fiction middle grade novel set at the turn of the century, an 11-year-old girl explores the natural world, learns about science and animals, and grows up. A Newbery Honor Book. "The most delightful historical novel for twe...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,681 reviews
Moods
hopeful 55%
adventurous 53%
inspiring 53%
funny 44%
emotional 37%
reflective 37%
informative 26%
relaxing 17%
challenging 10%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
RacismMinor
Misogyny, Racial slurs