Matilda Bone by Karen Cushman

Matilda Bone

Karen Cushman with Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator)

176 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade informative lighthearted slow-paced

Description

To Blood and Bone Alley, home of leech, barber-surgeon, and apothecary, comes Matilda, raised by a priest to be pious and learned, and now destined to assist Red Peg the Bonesetter. To Matilda's dismay, her work will not involve Latin or writing, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
hopeful 100%
lighthearted 100%
emotional 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.68

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