The Marvelous Village Veiled in Mist by Sachiko Kashiwaba, Christopher Holmes

The Marvelous Village Veiled in Mist

Sachiko Kashiwaba, Christopher Holmes

189 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

This was the story that inspired Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away. Winner of the 1974 Kodansha Award for New Writers of Children's Literature, and the JAWC New Talent Award."Sixth-grader Lina spends a summer vacation in the Misty Valley, where her en...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 77%
adventurous 66%
relaxing 66%
funny 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
emotional 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.51

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