Nightbird by Alice Hoffman

Nightbird

Alice Hoffman

208 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism middle grade challenging hopeful mysterious slow-paced

Description

Twig lives in Sidwell, where people whisper that fairy tales are real. After all, her town is rumored to hide a monster. And two hundred years ago, a witch placed a curse on Twig’s family that was meant to last forever. But this summer, everything...

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Community Reviews Summary of 606 reviews

Moods

hopeful 66%
mysterious 62%
adventurous 58%
emotional 45%
lighthearted 45%
reflective 20%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 34%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 31% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.74

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