Below Zero by Dan Smith

Below Zero

Dan Smith

304 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade science fiction dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Twelve-year-old Zak, who has an inoperable brain tumour, is with his sister and parents when their private plane is disastrously diverted. Wrecked on a remote research outpost in the Antarctic, they find themselves in an abandoned base. Then Zak's...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
inspiring 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
tense 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

2.96

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