Where I'd Like to Be by Frances O'Roark Dowell

Where I'd Like to Be

Frances O'Roark Dowell

256 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional lighthearted slow-paced
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Where I'd Like to Be by Frances O'Roark Dowell is a heartwarming and uplifting tale that will resonate with readers who have ever felt like they don't quite fit in, and are searching for a sense of belonging and connection, making it a perfect fit for anyone who has ever yearned for a place to call home.

Description

A ghost saved twelve-year-old Maddie's life when she was an infant, her Granny Lane claims, so Maddie must always remember that she is special. But it's hard to feel special when you've spent your life shuffled from one foster home to another. And...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 134 reviews

Moods

emotional: 100%

inspiring: 66%

challenging: 33%

hopeful: 33%

lighthearted: 33%

relaxing: 33%

sad: 33%


Pace

33% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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