The Swallow: A Ghost Story by Charis Cotter

The Swallow: A Ghost Story

Charis Cotter

318 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In 1960s Toronto, two girls retreat to their attics to escape the loneliness and isolation of their lives. Polly lives in a house bursting at the seams with people, while Rose is often left alone by her busy parents. Polly is a down-to-earth dream...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
mysterious 77%
dark 66%
adventurous 33%
sad 33%
reflective 22%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.04

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