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natnurdock's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Kidnapping
Minor: Blood and Child abuse
maggies's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It's nice to revisit books from your childhood to find that they hold up. Petra and Calder are precocious sixth-graders, and my inner child identified with them so much. Growing up is a lot of trying to make sense of a confusing world, seeking explanations and noticing patterns. They just happen to notice patterns that relate to the theft of a famous work of art! I would definitely recommend this to kids ~8-14 years old today.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Blood, Domestic abuse, and Death
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