La Cala del Muerto by Lauren St John

272 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

When 11-year-old orphan Laura Marlin leaves the children's home where she has been living to move in with her uncle in Cornwall, she's convinced that a life of adventure finally awaits her. What she finds are any number of mysteries that are more ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 71%
funny 28%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 28%
tense 28%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

fast 71%
slow 14%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.1

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