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Book Review By Neil Morey
The Silver Crown by Robert C. O'Brien

Ellen Carroll Always knew she was a Queen and the silver crown left on her pillow on her tenth birthday confirmns it. But soon people start attacking her and Ellen is forced to flee into the forest. While in the forest she meets up with Otto, a young boy who becomes her frined and travelling companion. But after Otto is captured and taken to the black castle Ellen must find a way to enter the castle, save Otto and destroy the evil Hieronymous machine that is controlling the minds of thousands of people turning them into dangerous and violent criminals.


Plot & Themes
Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story
Coming of age Yes
Youngster becomes - a powerful magician
Political power play Yes
Political plotlets - overthrowing govt/kingdom
Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14)
Descript. of chases or violence - 20 %
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 50 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 %
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10 %

Main Character
Identity: - Female
Age: - a kid

Main Adversary
Identity: - an organization
Profession/status:
Has magical powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - mind control
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an average amount
How sensitive is this character?
Intelligence - Average intelligence

Setting
Terrain
Earth setting: - current (early 21st century)
Takes place on Earth? Yes

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed
How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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