The Pinhoe Egg by Diana Wynne Jones

399 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous medium-paced
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The egg was large and round and mauvish. It sat in a nest of old moth-eaten blankets. The moment Cat touched it he knew it was very strange and valuable indeed. Spells always have consequences and it's Chrestomanci's job to make sure everything is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,280 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
funny 57%
lighthearted 52%
mysterious 50%
hopeful 20%
emotional 15%
relaxing 12%
dark 7%
reflective 7%
tense 7%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
challenging 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 31%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Plot: 18% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

4.09

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