312 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061712821
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Wistful, witty, and wise--and creepy. . . . Closer in tone to American Gods than to Coraline, but permeated with Bod's innocence, this needs to be read by anyone who is or has ever been a child." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)By turns macabre,...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,726 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
dark 50%
emotional 37%
funny 27%
hopeful 27%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 15%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
tense 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Death of parentModerate
Bullying, Child death, Violence312 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061712821
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Wistful, witty, and wise--and creepy. . . . Closer in tone to American Gods than to Coraline, but permeated with Bod's innocence, this needs to be read by anyone who is or has ever been a child." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)By turns macabre,...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,726 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
dark 50%
emotional 37%
funny 27%
hopeful 27%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 15%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
tense 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Death of parentModerate
Bullying, Child death, Violence