The Kite Rider by Geraldine McCaughrean

The Kite Rider

Geraldine McCaughrean

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fiction historical young adult adventurous emotional fast-paced
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A soaring story that will sweep listeners from the docks of China to the court of Kublai Khan as young Haoyou learns to ride the winds strapped to a great scarlet kite in the traveling circus of the Great Miao. But other winds swirl about Haoyou, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 50%
funny 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.27

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