The Children of Green Knowe by L.M. Boston

The Children of Green Knowe

Green Knowe #1

L.M. Boston with Peter Boston (Illustrator)

192 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

Description

L. M. Boston's thrilling and chilling tales of Green Knowe, a haunted manor deep in an overgrown garden in the English countryside, have been entertaining readers for half a century.There are three children: Toby, who rides the majestic horse Fest...

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Community Reviews Summary of 519 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
mysterious 76%
lighthearted 53%
dark 30%
emotional 23%
hopeful 23%
sad 15%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

3.86

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