The Lion Above the Door by Onjali Q. Raúf

The Lion Above the Door

Onjali Q. Raúf

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade emotional medium-paced
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The Lion Above the Door by Onjali Q. Raúf is a heartwarming and captivating read that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the power of friendship, the importance of representation in history, and the resilience of community, making it a perfect fit for readers who enjoy middle grade fiction with a strong focus on diversity, empathy, and social justice.

Description

From Onjali Q. Rauf, the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes an incredible story about missing histories and the concept of a universal family, told with humour and heart.Leo and his best friend Sangeet...

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Community Reviews

4.27
based on 102 reviews

Moods

inspiring: 90%

informative: 70%

emotional: 56%

hopeful: 50%

reflective: 46%

adventurous: 36%

lighthearted: 30%

funny: 20%

challenging: 16%

mysterious: 13%

relaxing: 10%

sad: 6%

dark: 3%


Pace

26% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

23% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

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