272 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416949657
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"When the Dark comes rising, six shall turn it back, three from the circle, three from the track; wood, bronze, iron; water, fire, stone; five will return, and one go alone.”With these mysterious words, Will Stanton discovers on his 11th birthday ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,214 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
dark 46%
tense 36%
hopeful 25%
emotional 11%
inspiring 9%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 5%
sad 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 59% | A mix: 34% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%Average rating
272 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416949657
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"When the Dark comes rising, six shall turn it back, three from the circle, three from the track; wood, bronze, iron; water, fire, stone; five will return, and one go alone.”With these mysterious words, Will Stanton discovers on his 11th birthday ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,214 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
dark 46%
tense 36%
hopeful 25%
emotional 11%
inspiring 9%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 5%
sad 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 59% | A mix: 34% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%Average rating