The Ironwood Tree by Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi

132 pages first pub 2004 (editions) user-added

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 3,478 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 36%
lighthearted 32%
tense 25%
dark 22%
funny 16%
emotional 10%
challenging 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 25% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.82

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