fiction fantasy middle grade romance adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

288 pages | first published 1997

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This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your...
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Summary of 21394 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
lighthearted 76%
funny 63%
hopeful 41%
emotional 22%
inspiring 21%
relaxing 11%
reflective 4%
tense 3%
sad 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 38%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 37% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.03

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