The Seeing Stone by Kevin Crossley-Holland

The Seeing Stone

Arthur Trilogy #1

Kevin Crossley-Holland

338 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Medieval life meets Arthurian magic in a novel that transcends boundaries of time and age, appealing to children of 9+ and older readers alike. The winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and the Smarties Prize bronze award in 2001, this t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 649 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
emotional 47%
mysterious 47%
reflective 47%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 31%
lighthearted 26%
funny 21%
informative 15%
dark 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.55

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