Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa by Jenny Nimmo

Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa

The Children of the Red King #3

Jenny Nimmo

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

372 pages | first published 2004

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Charlie's Uncle Paton has dashed off to try to stop the Yewbeam aunts' latest plan, but when Grandma Bone greets the arrival of Belle with delight, could this be what Paton left hoping to prevent?
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Summary of 1355 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 60%
lighthearted 35%
dark 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 20%
emotional 15%
tense 15%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 40%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.73

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