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adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
My only real complaint for this series is that I didn't check to see if it was all published before I started. I'd love to have book 3 in hand right now!
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
A little too straightforward for some tastes (including mine) but appropriate for lots of readers in the target age (upper elementary and middle grade).
Opal is a great character — grounded and resourceful — and the disability rep and bits of history don't disappoint.
Opal is a great character — grounded and resourceful — and the disability rep and bits of history don't disappoint.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Well that was entirely too precious, which is the exact right amount of precious for a cozy, feel-good fantasy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual content
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
A nonstop fantasy adventure that would be great for upper elementary or reluctant middle grade readers. The pace of the silliness and the one-note characters begged me to skim a bit, but I think most 3rd to 5th graders would enjoy it.
Nine is a hardened-by-circumstances pickpocket with a secret soft spot for books, kindly trolls, and, as it turns out, found families on ridiculous flying-house adventures. Tasked with breaking a curse that has very high stakes for the inhabitants of the magical house, she rises to the occasion with courage and intelligence. And just the slight flicker of developing good humor and fondness.
Nine is a hardened-by-circumstances pickpocket with a secret soft spot for books, kindly trolls, and, as it turns out, found families on ridiculous flying-house adventures. Tasked with breaking a curse that has very high stakes for the inhabitants of the magical house, she rises to the occasion with courage and intelligence. And just the slight flicker of developing good humor and fondness.
