fiction middle grade race dark emotional informative medium-paced

416 pages | first published 2021

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Inspired by formerly enslaved people who escaped to the Great Dismal Swamp during the 19th century, this middle grade debut follows a brother and sister who discover the secret community of Freewater after fleeing from a plantation, as well as a f...
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Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 83%
dark 66%
challenging 50%
hopeful 33%
tense 33%
funny 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

4.23

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