Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms by Katherine Rundell

Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms

Katherine Rundell with Melissa Castrillón (Illustrator)

272 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Even a life on the untamed plains of Africa can't prepare Wilhelmina for the wilds of an English boarding school in this "gripping, magical, and heartwarming tale of resilience, friendship, and hope" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Wilhelmina...

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Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
hopeful 83%
inspiring 83%
emotional 66%
sad 50%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.92

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