The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln, Beth Lincoln

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Beth Lincoln, Beth Lincoln

352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction middle grade funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

On the day they are born, every Swift child is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name, and a definition. A definition it is assumed they will grow up to match. Meet Shenanigan Swift: Little sister. Risk-taker. Mischief-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
funny 92%
mysterious 92%
lighthearted 53%
dark 15%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 32%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 78% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.52

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