Baba Yaga's Assistant by Marika McCoola

Baba Yaga's Assistant

Marika McCoola with Emily Carroll (Illustrator)

136 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction comics fantasy adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Russian folklore icon Baba Yaga mentors a lonely teen in a wry graphic novel that balances gleefully between the modern and the timeless.Most children think twice before braving a haunted wood filled with terrifying beasties to match wits with a w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,056 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
lighthearted 48%
funny 31%
emotional 24%
mysterious 24%
dark 18%
hopeful 14%
sad 12%
inspiring 11%
reflective 9%
relaxing 9%
challenging 3%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 18%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 32% | Character: 29%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.85

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