The Exiles by Hilary McKay

240 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction middle grade funny lighthearted medium-paced
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The Exiles was the winner of the 1992 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and is the first novel in Hilary McKay's wonderfully witty and warm The Exiles series. Ruth, Naomi, Rachel and Phoebe Conroy love reading and having fun more than anything els...

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Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
adventurous 66%
lighthearted 66%
relaxing 44%
hopeful 22%
emotional 11%
inspiring 11%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.89

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