| Pyrgus Malvae is the Crown Prince of the Faerie world. The treacherous Faeries of the Night have a plan to kill him, so he escapes to another world until things settle down a bit. Henry Atherton, a boy who is having family problems, finds him at Mr. Fogarty's house, where he cleans and does yard work. In order to save the Prince and his kingdom, Henry and Mr. Fogarty must go into the Faerie Realm and help Pyrgus Malvae figure out who the traioer in the palace is. However, after Fogarty is imprisoned, and Pyrgus disappears, it's up to Henry to rescue everyone. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - very upbeat FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - part earth & part fantasy world Coming of age Yes Youngster becomes - guardian of justice Political power play Yes Political plotlets - factions fight within govt for control 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 - 30 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - a teen Main Adversary Identity: - magical being Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes - mind reading - super strength - can fly - can cast all sorts of spells - can read emotions - is very quick How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a lot Setting Terrain Earth setting: - current (early 21st century) Takes place on Earth? Yes Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment |
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