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241 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780416492606
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Methuen Young Books
Publication date: 01 August 1984
Description
After the Goon moves into Sykes' house and refuses to budge, thirteen-year-old Howard learns some startling information about his family, including the fact that he is adopted and that his father is connected with seven wizards who run their town.
Community Reviews Summary of 614 reviews
Moods
funny 84%
lighthearted 57%
mysterious 52%
hopeful 21%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
dark 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Plot: 21% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 38% | No: 7%Average rating
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241 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780416492606
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Methuen Young Books
Publication date: 01 August 1984
Description
After the Goon moves into Sykes' house and refuses to budge, thirteen-year-old Howard learns some startling information about his family, including the fact that he is adopted and that his father is connected with seven wizards who run their town.
Community Reviews Summary of 614 reviews
Moods
funny 84%
lighthearted 57%
mysterious 52%
hopeful 21%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
dark 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Plot: 21% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 38% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.