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288 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439295789
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Orphaned and penniless, young David Balfour sets out to find his last living relative. But in doing so he will become caught up in the greatest and most frightening adventure of his life, involving kidnap, shipwreck, murder and a dramatic flight a...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,412 reviews
Moods
tense 33%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 15%
challenging 13%
emotional 13%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 9%
dark 8%
reflective 7%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 39% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Confinement, DeathModerate
Violence, Physical abuse, MurderMinor
Death of parent, Slavery, War
288 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439295789
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Orphaned and penniless, young David Balfour sets out to find his last living relative. But in doing so he will become caught up in the greatest and most frightening adventure of his life, involving kidnap, shipwreck, murder and a dramatic flight a...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,412 reviews
Moods
tense 33%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 15%
challenging 13%
emotional 13%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 9%
dark 8%
reflective 7%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 39% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Confinement, DeathModerate
Violence, Physical abuse, MurderMinor
Death of parent, Slavery, War