fiction historical middle grade adventurous fast-paced

224 pages | first published 2016

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It’s 1860 in New York City. When 12-year-old twins Alexander and Cleopatra’s father disappears, they join the Black Hook Gang and are caught by the police pulling off a heist. They agree to reveal the identity of the gang in exchange for tickets t...
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Summary of 389 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 60%
emotional 43%
lighthearted 39%
hopeful 34%
funny 30%
tense 26%
dark 13%
reflective 13%
challenging 8%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 25%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 26% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.88

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