Beyond the Deepwoods by Paul Stewart

Beyond the Deepwoods

The Edge Chronicles: The Twig Saga #1

Paul Stewart with Chris Riddell (Illustrator)

278 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Young Twig lives in the Deepwoods, among the Woodtrolls, but he isn’t one of them. In a brave attempt to find out where he belongs, Twig wanders into the mysterious, dangerous world beyond the Deepwoods. He meets a collection of odd companions, su...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
dark 35%
mysterious 26%
lighthearted 23%
tense 19%
hopeful 16%
emotional 14%
funny 9%
sad 9%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
reflective 4%
challenging 2%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 30%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | A mix: 29% | Character: 25% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 35% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.97

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