The Strangers by Margaret Peterson Haddix

The Strangers

The Greystone Secrets #1

Margaret Peterson Haddix with Anne Lambelet (Illustrator)

416 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

What makes you you?The Greystone kids thought they knew. Chess has always been the protector over his younger siblings, Emma loves math, and Finn does what Finn does best--acting silly and being adored. They've been a happy family, just the three ...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 80%
tense 34%
emotional 28%
dark 17%
hopeful 17%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
sad 6%
funny 5%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 34%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 36% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

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