Fly By Night by Frances Hardinge

448 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

As the realm struggles to maintain an uneasy peace after years of civil war and tyranny, a twelve-year-old orphan called Mosca Mye and her loyal companion, a cantankerous goose, are about to become the unlikely heroes of a radical revolution. Mosc...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 56%
mysterious 49%
lighthearted 25%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
tense 23%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
emotional 12%
reflective 9%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 30% | Character: 9% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.8

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