208 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843654797
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pavilion Children's
Publication date: 09 September 2021
Description
The wonderful long-awaited second novel from Pam Smy, celebrated author and illustrator of Thornhill.The Hideaway tells the story of a boy, Billy McKenna, who runs away from a difficult situation at home and takes refuge in an overgrown graveyard....
Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
hopeful 48%
reflective 48%
dark 45%
inspiring 35%
mysterious 35%
challenging 29%
adventurous 16%
informative 16%
tense 12%
lighthearted 9%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Grief
208 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843654797
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pavilion Children's
Publication date: 09 September 2021
Description
The wonderful long-awaited second novel from Pam Smy, celebrated author and illustrator of Thornhill.The Hideaway tells the story of a boy, Billy McKenna, who runs away from a difficult situation at home and takes refuge in an overgrown graveyard....
Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
hopeful 48%
reflective 48%
dark 45%
inspiring 35%
mysterious 35%
challenging 29%
adventurous 16%
informative 16%
tense 12%
lighthearted 9%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Grief