The Box of Delights by John Masefield

The Box of Delights

Kay Harker #2

John Masefield with Judith Masefield (Illustrator)

296 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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Strange things begin to happen the minute young Kay Harker boards the train to go home for Christmas and finds himself under observation by two very shifty-looking characters. Arriving at his destination, the boy is immediately accosted by a brigh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 71%
mysterious 42%
dark 14%
funny 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.79

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