The Legend of Auntie Po by Shing Yin Khor

The Legend of Auntie Po

Shing Yin Khor

fiction graphic novel historical lgbtqia+ middle grade emotional reflective medium-paced

304 pages | first published 2021

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Part historical fiction, part magical realism, and 100 percent adventure. Thirteen-year-old Mei reimagines the myths of Paul Bunyan as starring a Chinese heroine as she works in a Sierra Nevada logging camp in 1885. Aware of the racial tumult i...
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Summary of 311 reviews

Moods

emotional 57%
hopeful 48%
reflective 45%
adventurous 39%
informative 38%
inspiring 30%
lighthearted 14%
sad 13%
challenging 8%
funny 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 37%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.22

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