Once Was a Time by Leila Sales

Once Was a Time

Leila Sales

322 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Description

In the war-ravaged England of 1940, Charlotte Bromley is sure of only one thing: Kitty McLaughlin is her best friend in the whole world. But when Charlotte's scientist father makes an astonishing discovery that the Germans will covet for themselve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
funny 33%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.8

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