Just South of Home by Karen Strong

Just South of Home

Karen Strong

fiction fantasy middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

320 pages | first published 2019

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Cousins Sarah and Janie unearth a tragic event in their small Southern town’s history in this witty middle grade debut novel that’s perfect for fans of Stella by Starlight, The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing, and As Brave as You.Twelve-year old Sarah is...
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Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 80%
emotional 60%
tense 60%
adventurous 40%
funny 40%
hopeful 40%
sad 40%
reflective 20%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

4.1

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