The Warden's Daughter by Jerry Spinelli

The Warden's Daughter

Jerry Spinelli

352 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional slow-paced
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The Warden's Daughter by Jerry Spinelli is a heartwarming and enlightening novel that will resonate with readers who enjoy stories about self-discovery, resilience, and the complexities of growing up, making it a perfect fit for middle-grade readers and anyone who loves stories about overcoming adversity and finding hope in unexpected places.

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Cammie O'Reilly is the warden's daughter, living in an apartment above the entrance to the Hancock County Prison. But she's also living in a prison of grief and anger about the mother who died saving her from harm when she was just a baby. And pri...

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Community Reviews

3.51
based on 392 reviews

Moods

emotional: 100%

reflective: 66%

sad: 66%

dark: 33%

funny: 33%

hopeful: 33%

challenging: 11%

inspiring: 11%

lighthearted: 11%

mysterious: 11%


Pace

44% of readers chose medium
55% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
62% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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