Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel

255 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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The first book in Kenneth Oppel’s astonishing trilogy – with over a million copies sold! Shade is a young Silverwing bat, the runt of his colony, determined to prove himself on the long and dangerous winter migration, flying millions of wingbeats ...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 37%
tense 34%
hopeful 27%
mysterious 27%
emotional 24%
lighthearted 20%
inspiring 17%
reflective 10%
sad 6%
funny 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 34% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.92

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