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11 reviews

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, the Graphic Novel by Chris Grabenstein

adventurous informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

Excellent pacing. It hit all the right notes. For those who like a little adventure and a knowledge puzzle to solve.

Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game by Chris Grabenstein

adventurous inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Thoughtful balance between characters designing or executing games and the effects that the games have on the community and those who frustrate or ridicule their efforts. My first Lemoncello book, but won't be my last.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying

The Audrey of the Outback Collection by Christine Harris

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

adventurous mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse

The Silver Eyes by Kira Breed-Wrisley, Scott Cawthon

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

emotional inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Classic!

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The Big Chili by Julia Buckley

funny lighthearted mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death

Cheddar Off Dead by Julia Buckley

funny lighthearted mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death