Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke

Dragon Rider

Dragon Rider #1

Cornelia Funke with Anthea Bell (Translator)

523 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced

Description

The Blockbuster #1 New York Times Bestseller, Now in Paperback With a lonely boy named Ben on board, the brave young dragon Firedrake sets out on a magical journey to find the mythical place where silver dragons can live in peace forever. Flying ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,544 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
lighthearted 59%
funny 37%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 18%
relaxing 16%
emotional 15%
challenging 3%
tense 3%
reflective 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 31%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 41% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.85

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