Cécile: Gates of Gold by Mary Casanova, Jean-Paul Tibbles

191 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction childrens historical young adult emotional sad fast-paced
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Twelve-year-old Cecile Revel is given a change to leave her peasant life and serve at King Louis XIV's court. She finds life within the palace gates is not as full of ease and elegance as she had imagined. Faced with a test of conscience, Cecile s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

sad 75%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.74

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