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507 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780152052218
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 May 2005
Description
Rose has always felt out of place in her family, a wanderer in a bunch of homebodies. So when an enormous white bear mysteriously shows up and asks her to come away with him — in exchange for health and prosperity for her ailing family — she readi...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,752 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
hopeful 39%
emotional 34%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 16%
tense 12%
challenging 9%
reflective 8%
relaxing 7%
dark 6%
sad 6%
funny 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 29% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, Drug useModerate
Slavery, Animal death, Domestic abuseMinor
Child death, Cursing, Physical abuse507 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780152052218
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 May 2005
Description
Rose has always felt out of place in her family, a wanderer in a bunch of homebodies. So when an enormous white bear mysteriously shows up and asks her to come away with him — in exchange for health and prosperity for her ailing family — she readi...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,752 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
hopeful 39%
emotional 34%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 16%
tense 12%
challenging 9%
reflective 8%
relaxing 7%
dark 6%
sad 6%
funny 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 29% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, Drug useModerate
Slavery, Animal death, Domestic abuseMinor
Child death, Cursing, Physical abuse