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304 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407159164
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Mystery fiction. When fifteen-year-old orphan John Trenchard is banished by his Aunt Jane, he goes to live at the local inn with the mysterious Elzevir Block, whose son has been killed by Customs Officers. Unofficially adopted by Block, John comes...
Community Reviews Summary of 326 reviews
Moods
mysterious 34%
sad 34%
emotional 26%
tense 26%
reflective 11%
inspiring 7%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcohol, Confinement, DeathMinor
Antisemitism, Suicidal thoughts
304 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407159164
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Mystery fiction. When fifteen-year-old orphan John Trenchard is banished by his Aunt Jane, he goes to live at the local inn with the mysterious Elzevir Block, whose son has been killed by Customs Officers. Unofficially adopted by Block, John comes...
Community Reviews Summary of 326 reviews
Moods
mysterious 34%
sad 34%
emotional 26%
tense 26%
reflective 11%
inspiring 7%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcohol, Confinement, DeathMinor
Antisemitism, Suicidal thoughts