The Merchant of Death by D.J. MacHale

The Merchant of Death

Pendragon #1

D.J. MacHale

384 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

D.J. MacHale’s middle grade fantasy series about Bobby Pendragon, a regular kid about to find himself and his two friends pulled into one epic adventure across worlds!Bobby Pendragon is a seemingly normal fourteen-year-old boy. He has a family, a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,740 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 47%
mysterious 30%
tense 26%
hopeful 21%
lighthearted 21%
emotional 15%
dark 10%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 34%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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