The Gorgon's Gaze by Julia Golding

277 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Magical Mallins Wood is under threat from developers. Unknown to everyone but the members of the top secret Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures, the wood is the home of the last gorgon, a creature so deadly she can kill with a look.Co...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 50%
funny 25%
tense 25%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%

Pace

fast 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.91

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