How I Saved the World in a Week by Polly Ho-Yen

How I Saved the World in a Week

Polly Ho-Yen

384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade adventurous emotional fast-paced
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Billy’s mum isn’t like other mums. He calls her Sylvie, they move house every few months and she spends all their time together teaching him The Rules of Survival – how to make fire, build shelter and find food. Following the Rules is the only thi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
tense 85%
emotional 42%
inspiring 42%
hopeful 28%
informative 28%
mysterious 28%
reflective 28%
dark 14%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.24

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