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343 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440208143
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Children’s Books
Publication date: 04 December 1990
Description
A flash of lightning, a quiver in the ground, and, instead of her grandparents' farm, Polly sees mist and jagged mountains—and coming toward her, a group of young men carrying spears.Why has a time gate opened and dropped Polly into a world that e...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,408 reviews
Moods
emotional 37%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 35%
reflective 35%
tense 24%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 11%
informative 8%
sad 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 23% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Cultural appropriationModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, DeathMinor
Sexual harassment, Grief, Chronic illness
343 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440208143
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Children’s Books
Publication date: 04 December 1990
Description
A flash of lightning, a quiver in the ground, and, instead of her grandparents' farm, Polly sees mist and jagged mountains—and coming toward her, a group of young men carrying spears.Why has a time gate opened and dropped Polly into a world that e...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,408 reviews
Moods
emotional 37%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 35%
reflective 35%
tense 24%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 11%
informative 8%
sad 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 23% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Cultural appropriationModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, DeathMinor
Sexual harassment, Grief, Chronic illness