Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo

Midnight for Charlie Bone

Children of the Red King #1

Jenny Nimmo

304 pages • first pub 2002 (view editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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For middle-grade fantasy lovers drawn to the wonder of inherited magic awakening in the ordinary. Ideal if you crave brisk pacing, cozy mystery vibes, accessible prose, and the gothic charm of secret-filled academies over dense worldbuilding or dark themes.

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Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain's best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke's Inkheart and Shane Hegarty's Darkmouth. An Academy for magic and special talents. A destiny unfulfilled. A ...

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Community Reviews

3.72
based on 5,219 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 91%

mysterious: 78%

lighthearted: 35%

dark: 20%

hopeful: 16%

tense: 15%

funny: 14%

emotional: 10%

inspiring: 7%

challenging: 2%

sad: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

53% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

81% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

14% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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