Matilda Bone by Karen Cushman

Matilda Bone

Karen Cushman with Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator)

167 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade informative lighthearted slow-paced
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Description

Orphaned Matilda is not at all pleased when she arrives at Blood and Bone Alley to become an assistant to Red Peg the Bonesetter. She is a religious, well-educated girl who can’t picture herself doing dirty chores or helping sickly patients. Each ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 359 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 80%
hopeful 60%
emotional 40%
informative 40%
inspiring 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.67

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