The Secret Detectives by Ella Risbridger

The Secret Detectives

Ella Risbridger

336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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A gripping, beautifully written historical mystery, from an incredible new voice in children’s fiction. The body seemed to fall for a long time. There was no splash, or if there was it was lost in the waves. Isobel was frozen to the spot for a mom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 90%
hopeful 27%
lighthearted 27%
funny 18%
challenging 13%
reflective 13%
tense 13%
dark 9%
emotional 9%
sad 9%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 23%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 21% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.96

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