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144 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439856232
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 May 2006
Description
Fritz, the writer, spins a spine-tingling tale to cheer up Karl, the apprentice clockmaker. But rather than helping matters, the story begins to come true....The stories of Karl, the apprentice; Dr. Kalmenius, his nefarious “savior”; Gretl, the br...
Community Reviews Summary of 894 reviews
Moods
mysterious 74%
adventurous 48%
tense 31%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
challenging 8%
sad 8%
funny 6%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 17%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 59% | A mix: 27% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 46% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
144 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439856232
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 May 2006
Description
Fritz, the writer, spins a spine-tingling tale to cheer up Karl, the apprentice clockmaker. But rather than helping matters, the story begins to come true....The stories of Karl, the apprentice; Dr. Kalmenius, his nefarious “savior”; Gretl, the br...
Community Reviews Summary of 894 reviews
Moods
mysterious 74%
adventurous 48%
tense 31%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
challenging 8%
sad 8%
funny 6%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 17%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 59% | A mix: 27% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 46% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating