fiction childrens fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

224 pages | first published 1975

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Diana Wynne Jones provides a haunting tale of three young siblings cast adrift when their minstrel father is killed. Only the mystical power of the large cwidder Moril inherits can save them.
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Summary of 532 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 44%
mysterious 38%
lighthearted 33%
funny 22%
reflective 22%
hopeful 16%
sad 16%
dark 11%
challenging 5%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.8

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