The House of Shells by Efua Traoré

The House of Shells

Efua Traoré

304 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous hopeful mysterious fast-paced

Description

From the critically acclaimed author of Children of the Quicksands – shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize – comes a breathtaking magical adventure …Kuki refuses to believe in the curse of the Abiku.Her destiny is not to die young!...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 70%
hopeful 60%
emotional 50%
inspiring 40%
dark 30%
informative 30%
tense 30%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.13

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