Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park

Playing Beatie Bow

Ruth Park

196 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Description

The game is called Beatie Bow, and the kids play it for the thrill of giving themselves a scare. It’s Beatie Bow, risen from the dead. When Abigail is drawn in, the game quickly changes from a harmless little scare to an extraordinary adventure, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 410 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 68%
emotional 31%
informative 31%
reflective 25%
funny 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 6%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 28% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 14% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 14% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.76

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