So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane

So You Want To Be A Wizard

Young Wizards #1

Diane Duane

256 pages • first pub 1983 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous hopeful medium-paced

Description

Nita Callahan is at the end of her rope because of the bullies who've been hounding her at school... until she discovers a mysterious library book that promises her the chance to become a wizard.But she has no idea of the difference that taking th...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
hopeful 56%
funny 31%
emotional 26%
lighthearted 21%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 19%
tense 12%
dark 9%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 39%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 30% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.86

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