97 pages • 3 hours read
Alan BradleyThe Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009A 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.
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Review Roundup
Alan Bradley's The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie captivates readers with its charming protagonist, Flavia de Luce, a precocious eleven-year-old sleuth. The novel blends wit, intricate plotting, and rich, period ambiance. Some find the pacing slow and the mystery predictable. Overall, it offers an enjoyable, nostalgic read with a vividly drawn, engaging heroine.
Who Should Read The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie?
A reader who enjoys The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley appreciates clever, young protagonists and classic mystery elements. Fans of Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series will revel in Flavia de Luce's whimsical and insightful sleuthing in a quaint English village.
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Reading Age
14+yearsLexile Level
960L