The Boy Who Lost Fairyland by Catherynne M. Valente

The Boy Who Lost Fairyland

Fairyland #4

Catherynne M. Valente with Ana Juan (Illustrator)

240 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced
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When a young troll named Hawthorn is stolen from Fairyland by the Red Wind, he becomes a changeling-a human boy-in the strange city of Chicago, a place no less bizarre and magical than Fairyland. Left with a human family, Hawthorn struggles with h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 654 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
lighthearted 42%
funny 40%
emotional 30%
hopeful 22%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 12%
reflective 10%
relaxing 10%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 28%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 19% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

4.18

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