480 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007119578
Format: Not specified
Language: English
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Description
This tale of supernatural horror from the author of Koko, The Talisman and Mr X. concerns two boys at a New England boarding school. Del introduces Tom to his world of magic tricks. But at Shadowland - Del's uncle's lakeside estate - their hobby s...
Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
adventurous 44%
sad 44%
emotional 33%
tense 22%
funny 11%
reflective 11%
Pace
slow 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Average rating
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480 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007119578
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This tale of supernatural horror from the author of Koko, The Talisman and Mr X. concerns two boys at a New England boarding school. Del introduces Tom to his world of magic tricks. But at Shadowland - Del's uncle's lakeside estate - their hobby s...
Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
adventurous 44%
sad 44%
emotional 33%
tense 22%
funny 11%
reflective 11%
Pace
slow 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.