The Black Pearl by Scott O'Dell

The Black Pearl

Scott O'Dell

140 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced
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A 1968 Newbery Honor Book From the depths of a cave in the Vermilion Sea, Ramon Salazar has wrested a black pearl so lustrous and captivating that his father, an expert pearl dealer, is certain Ramon has found the legendary Pearl of Heaven. Such a...

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Moods

adventurous 81%
mysterious 54%
tense 36%
dark 27%
reflective 27%
challenging 18%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.31

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