The Snow Spider by Jenny Nimmo

192 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

'Time to find out if you are a magician, Gwyn'. Gwyn's grandmother leaves him five gifts: a brooch, a piece of dried seaweed, a tin whistle, a scarf, and a broken toy horse. She tells him they will help make him a magician - but can Gwyn use them ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
emotional 75%
adventurous 62%
dark 37%
hopeful 37%
sad 37%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

fast 55%
slow 22%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.69

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