576 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781912626847
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicken House
Publication date: 23 September 2003
Description
Meggie loves stories, but her book-binding father, Mo, hasn't read aloud to her since her mother mysteriously disappeared some years ago. When a stranger who knows her father knocks at their door, Mo is forced to reveal an extraordinary secret – w...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,929 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
emotional 26%
hopeful 24%
dark 20%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 17%
tense 17%
funny 14%
challenging 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 3%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 43% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Confinement, ViolenceModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Death, Gun violenceMinor
Animal death, Fatphobia, Blood
576 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781912626847
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicken House
Publication date: 23 September 2003
Description
Meggie loves stories, but her book-binding father, Mo, hasn't read aloud to her since her mother mysteriously disappeared some years ago. When a stranger who knows her father knocks at their door, Mo is forced to reveal an extraordinary secret – w...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,929 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
emotional 26%
hopeful 24%
dark 20%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 17%
tense 17%
funny 14%
challenging 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 3%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 43% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Confinement, ViolenceModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Death, Gun violenceMinor
Animal death, Fatphobia, Blood