196 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140314601
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 31 January 1982
Description
The game is called Beatie Bow, and the kids play it for the thrill of giving themselves a scare. It’s Beatie Bow, risen from the dead. When Abigail is drawn in, the game quickly changes from a harmless little scare to an extraordinary adventure, a...
Community Reviews Summary of 350 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
emotional 23%
funny 23%
informative 23%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 15%
challenging 7%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 25% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 23% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Transphobia
196 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140314601
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 31 January 1982
Description
The game is called Beatie Bow, and the kids play it for the thrill of giving themselves a scare. It’s Beatie Bow, risen from the dead. When Abigail is drawn in, the game quickly changes from a harmless little scare to an extraordinary adventure, a...
Community Reviews Summary of 350 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
emotional 23%
funny 23%
informative 23%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 15%
challenging 7%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 25% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 23% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Transphobia