Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms by Katherine Rundell

Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms

Katherine Rundell

fiction childrens emotional lighthearted medium-paced

256 pages | first published 2011

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Even a life on the untamed plains of Africa can’t prepare Wilhelmina for the wilds of an English boarding school in this lovely and lyrical novel from the author of Rooftoppers, which Booklist called “a glorious adventure.”Wilhelmina Silver’s worl...
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Summary of 170 reviews

Moods

inspiring 100%
adventurous 80%
emotional 80%
hopeful 80%
challenging 40%
funny 40%
sad 40%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.88

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