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159 reviews

Skellig by David Almond

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

2.5

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

emotional lighthearted sad slow-paced

3.0

Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by Frank Cottrell Boyce

3.0

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

adventurous dark mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition: A Hands-On Guide from Story Creation to Publication by Ann Whitford Paul

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Incredibly helpful and full of amazing insights, examples and exercises.

Writing Irresistible KidLit: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young Adult and Middle Grade Readers by Mary Kole

informative slow-paced

5.0

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King

emotional funny informative inspiring slow-paced

5.0

Wilder Girls by Rory Power

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Ghost World by Daniel Clowes

dark emotional funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

All The Things We Never Said by Yasmin Rahman

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5