The Real Boy by Anne Ursu, Erin Mcguire

The Real Boy

Anne Ursu, Erin Mcguire

348 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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National Book Award Longlist * Bank Street Children's Book Committee Best Book of the Year"Beautifully written and elegantly structured, this fantasy is as real as it gets."—Franny Billingsley, author of ChimeThe Real Boy, Anne Ursu's follow-up to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 440 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 80%
emotional 66%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 20%
funny 13%
tense 13%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 87%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.96

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