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Black Water (Pendragon, #5)

Black Water (Pendragon, #5) book cover
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Fantasy Young Adult Fiction Science Fiction

by D.J. MacHale

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4.16 (19.6K ratings)
calendar_today 2004
description 427 pages

Black Water by D.J. MacHale holds a highly rated rating of 4.16 out of 5, based on 19.6K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 427 pages.

About Black Water

Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found here and hereBREAKING THE RULESJust when fifteen-year-old Bobby Pendragon thinks he understands his purpose as a Traveler - to protect the territories of Halla from the evil Saint Dane - he is faced with an impossible choice. The inhabitants of Eelong are in danger of being wiped out by a mysterious plague. The only way Bobby can stop it is to bring the antidote from another territory. Since moving items between territories is forbidden by the Traveler rules, if Bobby chooses to save Eelong he could endanger himself, his friends, and the future of every other being in Halla.

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Author D.J. MacHale
Published 2004
Pages 427
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction
Average Rating 4.16 / 5.00
Total Ratings 19,634

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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19.6K ratings
With a rating of 4.16, Black Water is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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This Book
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Black Water?

Black Water is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Black Water worth reading?

Based on 19.6K reader ratings, Black Water has an average score of 4.16 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Black Water?

Black Water has 427 pages.

Who wrote Black Water?

Black Water was written by D.J. MacHale. It was first published in 2004.

What is the ISBN for Black Water?

The ISBN-13 for Black Water is 9780689869110.0.

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