Once Was a Time by Leila Sales

Once Was a Time

Leila Sales

322 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional lighthearted fast-paced
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In the war-ravaged England of 1940, Charlotte Bromley is sure of only one thing: Kitty McLaughlin is her best friend in the whole world. But when Charlotte's scientist father makes an astonishing discovery that the Germans will covet for themselve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 181 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
emotional 55%
hopeful 44%
lighthearted 44%
funny 22%
inspiring 22%
dark 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

3.87

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