The Merchant of Death by D.J. MacHale

The Merchant of Death

Pendragon #1

D.J. MacHale

384 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

D.J. MacHale’s middle grade fantasy series about Bobby Pendragon, a regular kid about to find himself and his two friends pulled into one epic adventure across worlds!Bobby Pendragon is a seemingly normal fourteen-year-old boy. He has a family, a ...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 49%
mysterious 30%
tense 28%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
emotional 15%
dark 9%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 41%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 46% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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