The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip

The Forgotten Beasts of Eld

Patricia A. McKillip

208 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Sybel, the beautiful great-granddaughter of the wizard Heald, has grown up on Eld Mountain with only the fantastic beasts summoned there by wizardry as companions. She cares nothing for humans until, when she is 16, a baby is brought for her to ra...

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Moods

adventurous 69%
emotional 59%
reflective 53%
mysterious 37%
dark 24%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 13%
sad 10%
challenging 9%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 34%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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