The Silver Crown by Robert C. O'Brien

The Silver Crown

Robert C. O'Brien

216 pages • first pub 1968 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

When Ellen receives a mysterious crown as a birthday present it sets in motion a series of tragic and puzzling events. Evil is all around and gradually Ellen realises that only the owner of the silver crown can oppose and defeat it.An exciting and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 255 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 58%
dark 33%
tense 25%
emotional 16%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
sad 8%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 37%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.89

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