Greenwitch by Susan Cooper

158 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Simon, Jane, and Barney, enlisted by their mysterious great-uncle, arrive in a small coastal town to recover a priceless golden grail stolen by the forces of evil -- Dark. They are not at first aware of the strange powers of another boy brought to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,804 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 66%
dark 25%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 22%
tense 22%
hopeful 16%
reflective 11%
inspiring 8%
funny 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 28% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

3.91

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