fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

293 pages | first published 1980

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Tonino is the only person in the famous Montana household who wasn't born with an instinct for creating spells, but he has other gifts. His ability to communicate with cats just might help defend the city of Caprona against a mysterious enchanter ...
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Summary of 1266 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 56%
lighthearted 53%
mysterious 36%
hopeful 13%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
reflective 6%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 40%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 21% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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