Dactyl Hill Squad by Daniel José Older

272 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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Description

It's 1863 and dinosaurs roam the streets of New York as the Civil War rages between raptor-mounted armies down South. Magdalys Roca and her friends from the Colored Orphan Asylum are on a field trip when the Draft Riots break out, and a number of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 245 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 55%
emotional 44%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 22%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.78

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