92 pages • 3 hours read
Kelly BarnhillA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Kelly Barnhill's The Ogress and the Orphans is highly praised for its lyrical prose, enchanting storytelling, and rich themes of community and kindness. Critics appreciate its timely social commentary, though some note a slower pace may deter younger readers. Overall, it’s a heartwarming tale that resonates with both children and adults.
Readers who enjoy heartwarming tales with a touch of magic, similar to The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill or The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo, will relish The Ogress and the Orphans. This book is perfect for fans of middle-grade fiction that combines fantasy with deep, emotional storytelling.
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