fiction childrens mystery mysterious medium-paced

114 pages | first published 1942

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One day, a strange family with four children, moved into the small town of Middlesex. No one knew who they were, and no one liked them, as there was no mother, and the father was a drunk. The very next day, the father is dead, and the children are...
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Summary of 4643 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
lighthearted 61%
hopeful 29%
mysterious 20%
funny 18%
relaxing 14%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 27%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 28% | Character: 11% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 88% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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