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181 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553537923
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 18 March 2016
Description
A quirky story of love, mischief, and forgiveness from Brazil's foremost award-winning author for young readers, in her U.S. debut. Fourteen-year-old Samuel is newly orphaned and homeless in a small town in Brazil. He lives in a giant, hollow, co...
Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
lighthearted 43%
mysterious 43%
adventurous 39%
reflective 32%
hopeful 30%
relaxing 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 13%
dark 6%
challenging 4%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 7% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Fatphobia, Death of parentModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, GriefMinor
Rape, Pedophilia, Abortion
181 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553537923
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 18 March 2016
Description
A quirky story of love, mischief, and forgiveness from Brazil's foremost award-winning author for young readers, in her U.S. debut. Fourteen-year-old Samuel is newly orphaned and homeless in a small town in Brazil. He lives in a giant, hollow, co...
Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
lighthearted 43%
mysterious 43%
adventurous 39%
reflective 32%
hopeful 30%
relaxing 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 13%
dark 6%
challenging 4%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 7% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Fatphobia, Death of parentModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, GriefMinor
Rape, Pedophilia, Abortion