A review by andrew_corduroy
The Dagger in the Desk by Jonathan Stroud

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

Solid 4.5, interesting to read after finishing the series as it takes place between books 1 & 2. Not quite as polished as the writing in the books, but it’s short, spooky and fun.