Just South of Home by Karen Strong

Just South of Home

Karen Strong

320 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Cousins Sarah and Janie unearth a tragic event in their small Southern town’s history in this witty middle grade debut novel that’s perfect for fans of Stella by Starlight, The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing, and As Brave as You.Twelve-year old Sarah is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
emotional 71%
adventurous 57%
dark 57%
tense 42%
funny 28%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 14%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

4.08

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