231 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 978057125431
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Even a life on the untamed plains of Africa can’t prepare Wilhelmina for the wilds of an English boarding school in this lovely and lyrical novel from the author of Rooftoppers, which Booklist called “a glorious adventure.”Wilhelmina Silver’s worl...
Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews
Moods
hopeful 85%
emotional 71%
inspiring 71%
funny 42%
sad 42%
challenging 28%
lighthearted 28%
reflective 14%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
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Bullying, Grief, Death of parentMinor
Cursing231 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 978057125431
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Even a life on the untamed plains of Africa can’t prepare Wilhelmina for the wilds of an English boarding school in this lovely and lyrical novel from the author of Rooftoppers, which Booklist called “a glorious adventure.”Wilhelmina Silver’s worl...
Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews
Moods
hopeful 85%
emotional 71%
inspiring 71%
funny 42%
sad 42%
challenging 28%
lighthearted 28%
reflective 14%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Grief, Death of parentMinor
Cursing