Talking to Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede

255 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Description

Queen Cimorene sends her sixteen-year-old son Daystar into the Enchanted Forest with the only weapon that can combat an evil wizard's magic in an effort to restore the balance of power in the kingdom.

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Moods

adventurous 97%
lighthearted 73%
funny 72%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 14%
emotional 7%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 39% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

4.09

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