The Folk Keeper by Franny Billingsley

The Folk Keeper

Franny Billingsley

176 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

She is never cold, she always knows exactly what time it is, and her hair grows two inches while she sleeps. Fifteen-year-old Corinna Stonewall — the only Folk Keeper in the city of Rhysbridge — sits hour after hour with the Folk in the dark, chil...

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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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