The Underneath by Kathi Appelt, David Small

The Underneath

Kathi Appelt, David Small

313 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade hopeful sad medium-paced
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There is nothing lonelier than a cat who has been loved, at least for a while, and then abandoned on the side of the road.A calico cat, about to have kittens, hears the lonely howl of a chained-up hound deep in the backwaters of the bayou. She dar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 853 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
sad 60%
hopeful 56%
reflective 56%
adventurous 52%
dark 36%
inspiring 36%
mysterious 36%
tense 28%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 8%
funny 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 33%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 45% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.86

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