Greenwitch by Susan Cooper

147 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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Simon, Jane, and Barney, enlisted by their mysterious great-uncle, arrive in a small coastal town to recover a priceless golden grail stolen by the forces of evil -- Dark. They are not at first aware of the strange powers of another boy brought to...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 70%
dark 27%
lighthearted 22%
tense 22%
hopeful 20%
emotional 15%
reflective 6%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 32%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 28% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.9

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