Shakespeare's Secret by Elise Broach

Shakespeare's Secret

Elise Broach

258 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery young adult lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Starting sixth grade at a new school is never easy, especially when your name is Hero. Named after a character in a Shakespeare play, Hero isn't at all interested in this literary connection. But when she's told by an eccentric neighbor that there...

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Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 60%
lighthearted 50%
funny 30%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.77

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