The Eleventh Orphan by Joan Lingard

The Eleventh Orphan

Elfie and Joe #1

Joan Lingard

192 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction childrens historical emotional fast-paced

Description

Mr and Mrs Bigsby of the Pig and Whistle, Stoke Newington already look after ten children. When Constable O'Dowd brings her an 11th orphan he found on the streets, Ma Bigsby is reluctant to take her. But there's something about Elfie, it's the fir...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
mysterious 75%
lighthearted 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.73

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