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352 pages • first pub 2002 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0732279305
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Egmont Childrens Books
Publication date: 31 January 2004
Description
Margaret's mother takes her and her little sister Sophie out to an old abandoned mansion, and puts a for sale sign outside it, refusing to explain anything about it. Gradually the mystery of her family unravels.
Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
emotional 61%
tense 50%
funny 27%
hopeful 27%
reflective 27%
dark 22%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 11%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
Pace
fast 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 36% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
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Death of parent
352 pages • first pub 2002 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0732279305
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Egmont Childrens Books
Publication date: 31 January 2004
Description
Margaret's mother takes her and her little sister Sophie out to an old abandoned mansion, and puts a for sale sign outside it, refusing to explain anything about it. Gradually the mystery of her family unravels.
Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
emotional 61%
tense 50%
funny 27%
hopeful 27%
reflective 27%
dark 22%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 11%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
Pace
fast 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 36% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent