228 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408830239
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens
Publication date: 03 January 2013
Description
Armed with a suitcase and an old laundry bag filled with clothes, Kasienka and her mother head for England. Life is lonely for Kasienka. At home her mother's heart is breaking and at school friends are scarce. But when someone special swims into h...
Community Reviews Summary of 994 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
hopeful 53%
sad 52%
inspiring 28%
challenging 19%
tense 13%
lighthearted 12%
adventurous 10%
informative 9%
relaxing 6%
dark 5%
funny 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
Mental illness, Islamophobia, GriefMinor
Death of parent, Alcohol228 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408830239
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens
Publication date: 03 January 2013
Description
Armed with a suitcase and an old laundry bag filled with clothes, Kasienka and her mother head for England. Life is lonely for Kasienka. At home her mother's heart is breaking and at school friends are scarce. But when someone special swims into h...
Community Reviews Summary of 994 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
hopeful 53%
sad 52%
inspiring 28%
challenging 19%
tense 13%
lighthearted 12%
adventurous 10%
informative 9%
relaxing 6%
dark 5%
funny 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
Mental illness, Islamophobia, GriefMinor
Death of parent, Alcohol