The Whitby Witches by Jeff Peterson, Robin Jarvis

296 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

At first glance, the small seaside town of Whitby seems quiet and charming, but eight year-old Ben and his older sister Jennet soon learn that things are not always as they seem. Moved about from foster home to foster home, Ben and Jennet hope to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 124 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 81%
dark 72%
tense 54%
emotional 27%
sad 27%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%

Pace

medium 81%
slow 9%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.66

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