241 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590786277
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Front Street, an imprint of Boyds Mills Press
Publication date: 01 May 2009
Description
A headstrong girl. A stray cat. A wild boy. A man who plays with fire. Eleven-year-old Zoë trusts no one. Her father left before she was born. At the death of her irresponsible mother, Zoë goes to live with her uncle, former surgeon and famed meta...
Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews
Moods
hopeful 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 40%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Death of parentMinor
Suicide
241 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590786277
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Front Street, an imprint of Boyds Mills Press
Publication date: 01 May 2009
Description
A headstrong girl. A stray cat. A wild boy. A man who plays with fire. Eleven-year-old Zoë trusts no one. Her father left before she was born. At the death of her irresponsible mother, Zoë goes to live with her uncle, former surgeon and famed meta...
Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews
Moods
hopeful 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 40%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Death of parentMinor
Suicide