Astercote by Penelope Lively
Astercote
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Penelope Lively

Astercote

Penelope Lively

159 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy reflective slow-paced

Description

Astercote village is dead, its ruins lie hidden in the murky wood. Mair and her brother, Peter, come upon the deserted village by accident and there meet a youth who tells how the village was destroyed by the Black Death. They also learn of a long...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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