The Hidden Star by K. Sello Duiker

The Hidden Star

K. Sello Duiker

210 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Nolitye lives in a shack with her mother Thembi in Phola, a dusty township on the edge of Johannesburg. She is good at maths and likes collecting stones, which she places in a bucket under her bed. She also has unusual powers: she can communicate ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 75%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

3.6

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