The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

The Book of Boy

Catherine Gilbert Murdock

fiction fantasy historical middle grade adventurous medium-paced

293 pages | first published 2018

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Boy has always been relegated to the outskirts of his small village. With a large hump on his back, a mysterious past, and a tendency to talk to animals, he is often mocked and abused by the other kids in his town. Until the arrival of a shadowy p...
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Summary of 321 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
emotional 60%
funny 40%
hopeful 40%
mysterious 40%
inspiring 30%
reflective 30%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.66

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