The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill

The Ogress and the Orphans

Kelly Barnhill

400 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced
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A new instant-classic fantasy about the power of generosity and love, and how a community suffers when they disappear, by Kelly Barnhill, winner of the Newbery Medal for The Girl Who Drank the Moon, a New York Times bestseller. Stone-in-the-Glen, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 987 reviews

Moods

hopeful 82%
inspiring 62%
emotional 55%
reflective 51%
adventurous 46%
lighthearted 29%
funny 18%
mysterious 18%
sad 15%
relaxing 10%
challenging 8%
tense 5%
dark 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 26%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.25

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