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288 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439295789
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Orphaned and penniless, young David Balfour sets out to find his last living relative. But in doing so he will become caught up in the greatest and most frightening adventure of his life, involving kidnap, shipwreck, murder and a dramatic flight a...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,397 reviews
Moods
tense 33%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 14%
emotional 13%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
dark 8%
reflective 8%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 40% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Gun violence, Toxic relationshipModerate
Violence, Confinement, Child deathMinor
Religious bigotry, Death of parent, War
288 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439295789
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Orphaned and penniless, young David Balfour sets out to find his last living relative. But in doing so he will become caught up in the greatest and most frightening adventure of his life, involving kidnap, shipwreck, murder and a dramatic flight a...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,397 reviews
Moods
tense 33%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 14%
emotional 13%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
dark 8%
reflective 8%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 40% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Gun violence, Toxic relationshipModerate
Violence, Confinement, Child deathMinor
Religious bigotry, Death of parent, War