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Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, GriefCommunity Reviews
Summary of 34301 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
mysterious 54%
funny 40%
sad 36%
tense 26%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
reflective 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 18%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 44% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
165 pages | first published 1999
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ISBN/UID: 9780439227582
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enc...Book Information
165 pages | first published 1999
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ISBN/UID: 9780439227582
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enc...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, GriefCommunity Reviews
Summary of 34301 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
mysterious 54%
funny 40%
sad 36%
tense 26%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
reflective 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 18%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 44% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating