The Four-Story Mistake by Elizabeth Enright

The Four-Story Mistake

The Melendy Family #2

Elizabeth Enright

196 pages first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction childrens lighthearted slow-paced

Description

The Melendy family moves from their New York City brownstone to an odd old house in the country. Mona, 13, actress-to-be, recites poetry at the drop of a hat. Rush, 12, is a bit mischievous. Miranda, 10, dances and paints pictures. Oliver, 6, is c...

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Moods

lighthearted 100%
adventurous 40%
funny 40%
relaxing 40%
hopeful 20%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

4.27

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