The Velvet Room by Alton Raible, Zilpha Keatley Snyder

228 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction childrens historical young adult lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

Robin was always wandering off (her mother's words) to get away from the confusion she felt inside her. It was not until Robin's father found a permanent job at the McCurdy ranch, after three years as a migrant worker, that Robin had a place to wa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
adventurous 60%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 40%
reflective 40%
relaxing 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.17

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