Bedknob and Broomstick by Mary Norton

Bedknob and Broomstick

Bedknobs and Broomsticks #1-2

Mary Norton

188 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

In The Magic Bedknob, Carey, Charles and Paul 6 find prim Miss Price injured by falling off her broomstick. For their silence, she bespells a bedknob to carry them where-ever and when-ever. In Bonfires and Broomsticks two years later, they bring n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 394 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
adventurous 90%
funny 30%
hopeful 20%
emotional 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.72

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