Urchin of the Riding Stars by M.I. McAllister

Urchin of the Riding Stars

The Mistmantle Chronicles #1

M.I. McAllister with Christine Enright (Illustrator)

282 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

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On a night of riding stars, a tiny squirrel is found abandoned and close to death on a distant beach. Adopted and raised by a kindly, eccentric squirrel, Urchin has no idea of his powerful destiny or of the way he will influence the island of Mist...

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Community Reviews Summary of 455 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 45%
hopeful 37%
lighthearted 37%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 16%
tense 16%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
reflective 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 23% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.99

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