The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood

5 hours, 28 minutes first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade mystery adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Fifteen-year-old Miss Penelope Lumley, a recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, is hired as governess to three young children who have been raised by wolves and must teach them to behave in a civilized manner quickly, in...

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Moods

lighthearted 75%
funny 72%
mysterious 65%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 15%
emotional 10%
relaxing 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
dark 1%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 34% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.88

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