So You Want to Be a Wizard by Diane Duane

So You Want to Be a Wizard

Young Wizards #1

Diane Duane

323 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

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 t...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
hopeful 57%
funny 33%
emotional 28%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 21%
mysterious 21%
tense 14%
dark 9%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 38%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 29% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.85

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