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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Midnight for Charlie Bone is perfect for readers who crave a brisk, school-set adventure where hidden powers, loyal allies, and a looming threat converge to test an ordinary kid’s courage.

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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 5,168 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 90%

mysterious: 78%

lighthearted: 36%

dark: 20%

hopeful: 17%

tense: 16%

funny: 13%

emotional: 11%

inspiring: 8%

sad: 2%

challenging: 1%

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?

39% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

51% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
29% 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?

51% 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?

13% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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