The Hatchling by Kathryn Lasky

221 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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Beneath a shadowed moon in a cloud-streaked sky, the sacred orb splits and a hatching is born: It is Nyroc, son of Kludd, fallen leader of the Pure Ones, and his evil mate, Nyra. Born from evil, trained to evil, Nyroc is destined to fulfill his fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 733 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 60%
mysterious 46%
emotional 26%
sad 26%
hopeful 20%
tense 20%
lighthearted 13%
reflective 13%
challenging 6%
informative 6%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 27%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.87

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