Firewing by Kenneth Oppel

329 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced

Description

The forest heaves and splits in a terrible quake, and Griffin, a newborn Silverwing bat, is sucked down a fissure deep into the earth. Shade, Griffin's father, soon realizes that his son has been drawn into the Underworld and embarks on the most d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 551 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.65

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