The Land of Forgotten Girls by Erin Entrada Kelly

The Land of Forgotten Girls

Erin Entrada Kelly

304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In this acclaimed novel from Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly, two sisters from the Philippines, abandoned by their father and living in impoverished circumstances in Louisiana, fight to make their lives better.School Library Journal called The...

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Community Reviews Summary of 333 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
hopeful 54%
inspiring 36%
sad 36%
lighthearted 31%
adventurous 27%
reflective 27%
challenging 13%
relaxing 9%
dark 4%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.83

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