Moondial by Helen Cresswell

Moondial

Helen Cresswell with P.J. Lynch (Illustrator)

292 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
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A new edition of the much-loved classic story of time travel, ghosts and friendship.Even before she came to Belton, Minty Cane had known that she was a witch, or something very like it . . .Minty is the kind of girl who notices things. Pockets of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 68%
dark 40%
emotional 32%
hopeful 32%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%
sad 16%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 25%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 35% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 84% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.66

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