The Mostly True Story of Jack by Kelly Barnhill

The Mostly True Story of Jack

Kelly Barnhill

323 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Newbery Medal-winner Kelly Barnhill's debut novel is an eerie tale of magic, friendship, and sacrifice. Enter a world where magic bubbles just below the surface. . . . When Jack is sent to Hazelwood, Iowa, to live with his strange aunt and uncle, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 205 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
mysterious 100%
emotional 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.48

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