The Folk Keeper by Franny Billingsley
The Folk Keeper

Franny Billingsley

The Folk Keeper

Franny Billingsley

162 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Corinna Stonewall is 15 years old and an orphan. She is also the Foundling Home's Folk Keeper - a difficult and dangerous job, which consists of looking after and controlling the spiteful, maverick, savage creatures who live in the cellar. But the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 351 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 87%
dark 75%
tense 37%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.86

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