Charlie Bone and the Time Twister by Jenny Nimmo

Charlie Bone and the Time Twister

The Children of the Red King #2

Jenny Nimmo

384 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

In 1916, on the coldest night in memory, Henry Yewbeam’s cousin Zeke tricks him into using the Time Twister, a beautiful marble full of shining colours that draws him into the future. In January 2002, Charlie meets Henry reappearing at Bloor’s Aca...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 65%
lighthearted 46%
funny 34%
dark 19%
emotional 15%
hopeful 15%
sad 15%
tense 11%
challenging 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 36% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

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