176 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416949664
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,003 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
dark 25%
tense 25%
lighthearted 23%
emotional 21%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
funny 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 25% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 79% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs, Racism
176 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416949664
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,003 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
dark 25%
tense 25%
lighthearted 23%
emotional 21%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
funny 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 25% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 79% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs, Racism