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Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce

adventurous mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Eli by Bill Peet

funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1 by Beth Brower

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Why I Wake Early: New Poems by Mary Oliver

hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

4.5

Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Three Act Tragedy: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.5

Big Bad Bruce by Bill Peet

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Life in the Garden by Penelope Lively

informative reflective slow-paced

3.0

A bit slow but informative. I especially loved the chapter “The Written Garden” about gardens in books. Lovely chapter. 

A Nature Poem for Every Winter Evening by Jane McMorland Hunter

3.5

The Hotel Balzaar by Kate DiCamillo

hopeful

3.5