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Gilda Joyce: The Ladies of the Lake

Jennifer Allison
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Gilda Joyce: The Ladies of the Lake

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006

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Jennifer Allison

Gilda Joyce: The Ladies of the Lake

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

Michigan • 2000s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In Gilda Joyce: The Ladies of the Lake, a young detective, Gilda Joyce, attends a girls' school with a mysterious past. Tasked with uncovering secrets at the institution, she explores elements of mystery and adventure while confronting strange occurrences and unraveling a historical enigma surrounding missing students.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Fantastical

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,589 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gilda Joyce: The Ladies of the Lake by Jennifer Allison is praised for its engaging mystery and witty protagonist, offering a blend of humor and suspense that appeals to young readers. Critics commend its clever plot and vibrant characters. However, some feel the pacing lags in parts. Overall, it’s an entertaining read for those who enjoy clever and quirky tales.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Gilda Joyce: The Ladies of the Lake?

A reader who relishes Nancy Drew mysteries blended with a supernatural twist will enjoy Gilda Joyce: The Ladies of the Lake. This book appeals to young adults who appreciate clever, quirky heroines and sleuthing in gothic settings, much like enthusiasts of Libba Bray's A Great and Terrible Beauty.

4.3

2,589 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

Michigan • 2000s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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