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240 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571272532
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber, Limited
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Even a life on the untamed plains of Africa can’t prepare Wilhelmina for the wilds of an English boarding school in this lovely and lyrical novel from the author of Rooftoppers, which Booklist called “a glorious adventure.”Wilhelmina Silver’s worl...
Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
hopeful 60%
inspiring 53%
sad 40%
funny 33%
challenging 26%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 13%
tense 13%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%Average rating
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Bullying, Death of parent, GriefMinor
Cursing240 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571272532
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber, Limited
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Even a life on the untamed plains of Africa can’t prepare Wilhelmina for the wilds of an English boarding school in this lovely and lyrical novel from the author of Rooftoppers, which Booklist called “a glorious adventure.”Wilhelmina Silver’s worl...
Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
hopeful 60%
inspiring 53%
sad 40%
funny 33%
challenging 26%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 13%
tense 13%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Death of parent, GriefMinor
Cursing