Urchin and the Heartstone by M.I. McAllister

Urchin and the Heartstone

The Mistmantle Chronicles #2

M.I. McAllister with Christine Enright (Illustrator)

297 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark medium-paced
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As the inhabitants of the island of Mistmantle prepare for the coronation of Crispin the squirrel, robes are stitched, cakes are baked, wine is brought up from the cellars, and the Heartstone—the unique gold-and-silver-flecked stone that only the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
hopeful 60%
tense 40%
dark 30%
emotional 30%
inspiring 30%
mysterious 20%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 87% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.08

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