The Dagger in the Desk by Jonathan Stroud

The Dagger in the Desk

Lockwood & Co. #1.5

Jonathan Stroud

35 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

A thrilling new case for London’s most talented psychic detection agency—from the global bestselling author of the Bartimaeus Sequence.In London, a mysterious and potentially deadly ghost is stalking the halls of St Simeon’s Academy for Talented Y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 436 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 83%
funny 41%
dark 27%
lighthearted 27%
tense 27%
challenging 4%
informative 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 93%
medium 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 25% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

3.84

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