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Egg & Spoon

Gregory Maguire
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Egg & Spoon

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

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Gregory Maguire

Egg & Spoon

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

475

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fairy Tale & Folklore

Fantasy

Historical Fiction
Setting

Russia • Early 1900s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

700L

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Super Short Summary

In Egg & Spoon by Gregory Maguire, readers follow a young person's journey through a fantastical Russian landscape, blending myth and reality. The story explores themes of identity, destiny, and friendship, focusing on the individual's quest for change and self-discovery in a world rich with magic and tradition.

Fantastical

Adventurous

Mysterious

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.0

7,548 ratings

60%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Egg & Spoon by Gregory Maguire is lauded for its imaginative retelling of Russian folklore, captivating readers with rich landscapes and vivid storytelling. Critics praise the novel's intricate plot and unique characters. However, some find the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally bogged down by excessive details. Overall, it offers a compelling blend of myth and modernity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Egg & Spoon?

A reader who enjoys Egg & Spoon by Gregory Maguire likely appreciates reimagined folklore, rich narratives, and cultural tapestries. Fans of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern or The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden may find similar enchantment and depth in Maguire's storytelling.

4.0

7,548 ratings

60%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

475

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fairy Tale & Folklore

Fantasy

Historical Fiction
Setting

Russia • Early 1900s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

700L

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