Såld by Sally Grindley
Såld

Sally Grindley

Såld

Sally Grindley with Kersti Wittbom (Translator)

223 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction childrens young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

When her husband dies, Lu Si-yan's mother is encouraged to sell her young daughter into domestic service. Lu Si-yan is just eleven when sold by her uncle. Nearly two years will pass before she can get back home to her mother and brother. In this p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
sad 75%
emotional 50%
challenging 37%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
adventurous 12%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | Plot: 37%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Average rating

3.9

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