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adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A darker story for kids in the style of a fairy tale. The bad guys cheat and lie and fail, and the hero is kind and caring and succeeds. The illustrated sidebars add a touch of humour and fourth-wall breaking and Pullman writes in a conversational tone that never patronises his audience. The story is creepy without being scary, making it good for younger kids who want to read more mature books.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death