The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill
The Ogress and the Orphans
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Kelly Barnhill
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The Ogress and the Orphans

Kelly Barnhill

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction middle grade hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

A fantasy about the power of generosity and love, and how a community suffers when they disappear. Stone-in-the-Glen, once a lovely town, has fallen on hard times. Fires, floods, and other calamities have caused the people to lose their library, t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 370 reviews

Moods

hopeful 80%
inspiring 62%
emotional 58%
reflective 48%
adventurous 44%
lighthearted 23%
mysterious 16%
funny 14%
relaxing 11%
challenging 8%
sad 8%
tense 6%
dark 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 33% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.33

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