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352 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250623942
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Publication date: 21 September 2021
The Monsters of Rookhaven by Pádraig Kenny is a captivating read for middle-grade readers who appreciate provocative stories that explore complex themes of empathy, self-acceptance, and the blurred lines between good and evil, making it an excellent choice for young readers who enjoy fantasy, adventure, and a touch of horror.
Description
Sometimes the monsters take us. Sometimes we become the monsters. Mirabelle has always known she is a monster. When the glamour protecting her unusual family from the human world is torn and an orphaned brother and sister stumble upon Rookhaven...
Community Reviews Summary of 439 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
dark 63%
emotional 52%
tense 28%
hopeful 24%
reflective 15%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%
funny 9%
challenging 8%
inspiring 8%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 26% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Violence, MurderModerate
Death of parent, Blood, GoreMinor
War, Gun violence, Physical abuse352 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250623942
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Publication date: 21 September 2021
The Monsters of Rookhaven by Pádraig Kenny is a captivating read for middle-grade readers who appreciate provocative stories that explore complex themes of empathy, self-acceptance, and the blurred lines between good and evil, making it an excellent choice for young readers who enjoy fantasy, adventure, and a touch of horror.
Description
Sometimes the monsters take us. Sometimes we become the monsters. Mirabelle has always known she is a monster. When the glamour protecting her unusual family from the human world is torn and an orphaned brother and sister stumble upon Rookhaven...
Community Reviews Summary of 439 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
dark 63%
emotional 52%
tense 28%
hopeful 24%
reflective 15%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%
funny 9%
challenging 8%
inspiring 8%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 26% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Violence, MurderModerate
Death of parent, Blood, GoreMinor
War, Gun violence, Physical abuse