384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781665922579
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Description
An exhilarating, wondrous middle grade debut about a brother and sister on a quest to defeat a tyrannical ruler and protect a magical book, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell.Before their father is captured, Rachel and Robert...
Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
emotional 41%
hopeful 32%
dark 26%
tense 23%
funny 21%
lighthearted 19%
sad 19%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 8%
reflective 6%
challenging 2%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 31% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Gun violence, TortureModerate
Child abuse, Death of parent, CancerMinor
Grief, War384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781665922579
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Description
An exhilarating, wondrous middle grade debut about a brother and sister on a quest to defeat a tyrannical ruler and protect a magical book, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell.Before their father is captured, Rachel and Robert...
Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
emotional 41%
hopeful 32%
dark 26%
tense 23%
funny 21%
lighthearted 19%
sad 19%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 8%
reflective 6%
challenging 2%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 31% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Gun violence, TortureModerate
Child abuse, Death of parent, CancerMinor
Grief, War