340 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312659301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Square Fish
Publication date: 04 January 2011
Description
In this witty historical fiction middle grade novel set at the turn of the century, an 11-year-old girl explores the natural world, learns about science and animals, and grows up. A Newbery Honor Book. "The most delightful historical novel for twe...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,107 reviews
Moods
inspiring 55%
hopeful 53%
adventurous 51%
reflective 39%
emotional 37%
funny 34%
informative 27%
relaxing 16%
challenging 9%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 34% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Minor
Racial slurs, Racism340 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312659301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Square Fish
Publication date: 04 January 2011
Description
In this witty historical fiction middle grade novel set at the turn of the century, an 11-year-old girl explores the natural world, learns about science and animals, and grows up. A Newbery Honor Book. "The most delightful historical novel for twe...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,107 reviews
Moods
inspiring 55%
hopeful 53%
adventurous 51%
reflective 39%
emotional 37%
funny 34%
informative 27%
relaxing 16%
challenging 9%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 34% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs, Racism