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272 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780545248679
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Publication date: 01 August 2003
Description
An extraordinary debut weaving magic and heroism into a classic tale of good and evil, featuring a heroine you'll never forget.Inquisitive twelve-year-old Alexa Daley is spending another summer in the walled town of Bridewell. This year, she is se...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,094 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
lighthearted 28%
funny 21%
hopeful 21%
dark 10%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
emotional 5%
challenging 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 31% | Character: 10% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, ConfinementModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Blood, KidnappingMinor
Classism, Alcohol, Animal death272 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780545248679
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Publication date: 01 August 2003
Description
An extraordinary debut weaving magic and heroism into a classic tale of good and evil, featuring a heroine you'll never forget.Inquisitive twelve-year-old Alexa Daley is spending another summer in the walled town of Bridewell. This year, she is se...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,094 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
lighthearted 28%
funny 21%
hopeful 21%
dark 10%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
emotional 5%
challenging 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 31% | Character: 10% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, ConfinementModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Blood, KidnappingMinor
Classism, Alcohol, Animal death