Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel, David Frankland

272 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Shade is a young Silverwing bat, the runt of his colony. But he's determined to prove himself on the long, dangerous winter migration to Hibernaculum, millions of wingbeats to the south. During a fierce storm, he loses the others and soon faces th...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 33%
tense 33%
hopeful 26%
emotional 20%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 13%
informative 6%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 25% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 38% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.91

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