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typedtruths's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A sweet cozy middle-grade mystery set in the aftermath of World War Two. I loved the quiet explorations of poverty and trauma, and the bond between Ruth and Joe. Plus, archaeology is always a welcome addition!
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
rcsreads's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Another excellent, historical, children's novel from A.M. Howell. This one follows Ruth who travels with her mum to investigate some archaeological finds at the lonely Rook Farm in the Fens. As well as uncovering the secrets of the past everyone in the present seems to be hiding things too.
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I would have preferred it if the children had taken a nice half section and made a scale drawing with a plumb bob... but people in the olden days were shit at recording stuff properly and the archaeology was fairly accurately portrayed for the time period. They did a better job than Indiana ever managed!
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Overall a fun mystery that would be great to help get your children into archaeology (although it's a really badly paid career so you may not want to!).
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I would have preferred it if the children had taken a nice half section and made a scale drawing with a plumb bob... but people in the olden days were shit at recording stuff properly and the archaeology was fairly accurately portrayed for the time period. They did a better job than Indiana ever managed!
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Overall a fun mystery that would be great to help get your children into archaeology (although it's a really badly paid career so you may not want to!).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and War