304 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807218983
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farshore
Publication date: 01 April 2003
Description
Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain's best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke's Inkheart and Shane Hegarty's Darkmouth. An Academy for magic and special talents. A destiny unfulfilled. A ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,558 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
lighthearted 46%
funny 34%
dark 19%
emotional 15%
hopeful 15%
sad 15%
tense 11%
challenging 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
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%Average rating
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Moderate
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Animal cruelty, Bullying, Confinement304 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807218983
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farshore
Publication date: 01 April 2003
Description
Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain's best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke's Inkheart and Shane Hegarty's Darkmouth. An Academy for magic and special talents. A destiny unfulfilled. A ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,558 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
lighthearted 46%
funny 34%
dark 19%
emotional 15%
hopeful 15%
sad 15%
tense 11%
challenging 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, Violence, KidnappingMinor
Animal cruelty, Bullying, Confinement