Compass South by Hope Larson, Rebecca Mock

224 pages first pub 2016 (editions) user-added

fiction historical middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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It’s 1860 in New York City. When 12-year-old twins Alexander and Cleopatra’s father disappears, they join the Black Hook Gang and are caught by the police pulling off a heist. They agree to reveal the identity of the gang in exchange for tickets t...

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Community Reviews

3.88
based on 725 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 94%

mysterious: 55%

lighthearted: 36%

emotional: 34%

hopeful: 28%

tense: 23%

funny: 19%

challenging: 11%

dark: 11%

inspiring: 7%

reflective: 7%

sad: 5%


Pace

67% of readers chose fast
30% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
16% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Diverse cast of characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

5% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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