The Ironwood Tree by Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi

104 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

First a pack of vile, smelly goblins snatch Simon. Then a band of elves try to entrap Jared. Why is the entire faerie world so eager to get their hands on Spiderwick's Guide? And will the Grace kids be left alone, now that the Guide has mysterious...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,051 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 29%
tense 27%
dark 24%
funny 14%
emotional 11%
challenging 5%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 90%
medium 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 23% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.83

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