The Witch's Boy by Kelly Barnhill

384 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous emotional medium-paced
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“A lightning bolt erupted from the cloud and aimed directly at Ned’s heart. He couldn’t cry out. He couldn’t even move. He could just feel the magic sink into his skin and spread itself over every inch of him, bubbling and slithering and cutting d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 799 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
emotional 51%
hopeful 44%
mysterious 31%
sad 25%
dark 16%
inspiring 14%
reflective 14%
tense 12%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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