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Charlie Bone and the Hidden King (The Children of the Red King, #5)

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Fantasy Young Adult Fiction Mystery & Thriller

by Jenny Nimmo

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3.98 (18.9K ratings)
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description 441 pages

Charlie Bone and the Hidden King by Jenny Nimmo holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 18.9K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 441 pages.

About Charlie Bone and the Hidden King

The fifth book in the New York Times bestselling CHILDREN OF THE RED KING series! When Charlie turns twelve on New Year's Eve, the Flame Cats give him a grave warning: Something ancient has awoken, and Charlie must be watchful. Soon Charlie learns that the shadow from the Red King's portrait has been released, and that it will do anything to keep Charlie from finding his father. Meanwhile, pets are mysteriously vanishing from the city, and Olivia is in danger of revealing her newfound powers.

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Author Jenny Nimmo
Published 2006
Pages 441
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.98 / 5.00
Total Ratings 18,899

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.0
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18.9K ratings
With a rating of 3.98, Charlie Bone and the Hidden King is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.98
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Charlie Bone and the Hidden King?

Charlie Bone and the Hidden King is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Charlie Bone and the Hidden King worth reading?

Based on 18.9K reader ratings, Charlie Bone and the Hidden King has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Charlie Bone and the Hidden King?

Charlie Bone and the Hidden King has 441 pages.

Who wrote Charlie Bone and the Hidden King?

Charlie Bone and the Hidden King was written by Jenny Nimmo. It was first published in 2006.

What is the ISBN for Charlie Bone and the Hidden King?

The ISBN-13 for Charlie Bone and the Hidden King is 9780439545300.0.

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