The Crooked Sixpence by Jennifer Bell

The Crooked Sixpence

The Uncommoners #1

Jennifer Bell

384 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Welcome to a world where nothing is quite as it seems… When their grandmother Sylvie is rushed to the hospital, Ivy Sparrow and her annoying big brother Seb cannot imagine what adventure lies in store. Soon their house is ransacked by unknown intr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 86%
lighthearted 40%
funny 33%
tense 23%
hopeful 20%
dark 16%
emotional 10%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 48%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 38% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

3.73

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