The Lost Girl by Anne Ursu

The Lost Girl

Anne Ursu

368 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism middle grade emotional medium-paced

Description

Three starred reviewsA Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2019Anne Ursu, author of the National Book Award nominee The Real Boy, returns with a story of the power of fantasy, the limits of love, and the struggles inherent in growing up.When...

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Community Reviews Summary of 306 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
mysterious 53%
adventurous 38%
hopeful 30%
reflective 30%
tense 30%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.87

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