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216 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689704208
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"When the Dark comes rising, six shall turn it back, three from the circle, three from the track; wood, bronze, iron; water, fire, stone; five will return, and one go alone.”With these mysterious words, Will Stanton discovers on his 11th birthday ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,629 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
dark 40%
tense 26%
hopeful 24%
emotional 10%
inspiring 10%
reflective 6%
challenging 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 32% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
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Death, Injury/Injury detail216 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689704208
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"When the Dark comes rising, six shall turn it back, three from the circle, three from the track; wood, bronze, iron; water, fire, stone; five will return, and one go alone.”With these mysterious words, Will Stanton discovers on his 11th birthday ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,629 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
dark 40%
tense 26%
hopeful 24%
emotional 10%
inspiring 10%
reflective 6%
challenging 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 32% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Injury/Injury detail