The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog by Adam Gidwitz

The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog

Adam Gidwitz

384 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical middle grade adventurous fast-paced

Description

1242. On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children. Their adventures take them on a chase through France: they are taken captive by knights, sit alongside a king, and save the land...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,067 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
funny 61%
hopeful 47%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 27%
inspiring 19%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
informative 13%
sad 13%
mysterious 11%
dark 8%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 45%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 28% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 23%

Average rating

4.16

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