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289 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747569015
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Wistful, witty, and wise--and creepy. . . . Closer in tone to American Gods than to Coraline, but permeated with Bod's innocence, this needs to be read by anyone who is or has ever been a child." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)By turns macabre,...
Community Reviews Summary of 47,195 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
dark 50%
emotional 39%
hopeful 28%
funny 27%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 15%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
tense 11%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Murder, Death of parentModerate
Child death, Bullying, Violence289 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747569015
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Wistful, witty, and wise--and creepy. . . . Closer in tone to American Gods than to Coraline, but permeated with Bod's innocence, this needs to be read by anyone who is or has ever been a child." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)By turns macabre,...
Community Reviews Summary of 47,195 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
dark 50%
emotional 39%
hopeful 28%
funny 27%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 15%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
tense 11%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Death of parentModerate
Child death, Bullying, Violence