Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke

544 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced

Description

The #1 New York Times Bestseller 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 over moonlit lands and sparkli...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,101 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
lighthearted 60%
funny 35%
hopeful 31%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 18%
relaxing 14%
emotional 13%
challenging 3%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 31%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 41% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.86

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