The Dagger in the Desk by Jonathan Stroud

The Dagger in the Desk

Lockwood & Co. #1.5

Jonathan Stroud

42 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

A thrilling new case for London’s most talented psychic detection agency—from the global bestselling author of the Bartimaeus Sequence.In London, a mysterious and potentially deadly ghost is stalking the halls of St Simeon’s Academy for Talented Y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 655 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 71%
funny 47%
dark 28%
tense 28%
lighthearted 19%
challenging 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
hopeful 2%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 93%
medium 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 18% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

3.79

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