The Rescue by Kathryn Lasky

198 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Ever since Soren was kidnapped and taken to the St. Aegolius School for Orphaned Owls, he has longed to see his sister, Eglantine, again. Now Eglantine is back in Soren's life, but she's been through an ordeal too terrible for words. And Ezylryb, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 887 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 38%
mysterious 38%
emotional 33%
hopeful 28%
tense 28%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 25%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

3.77

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