The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff

240 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

The Ninth Legion marched into the mists of Northern Britain--and they were never seen again. Four thousand men disappeared and their eagle standard was lost. It's a mystery that's never been solved, until now . . .  Marcus has to find out what hap...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
informative 38%
mysterious 26%
emotional 23%
tense 23%
reflective 19%
hopeful 11%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
challenging 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 35% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8%

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3.76

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