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Midnight for Charlie Bone (The Children of the Red King, #1)

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Fantasy Young Adult Fiction Mystery & Thriller

by Jenny Nimmo

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3.79 (32.9K ratings)
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description 401 pages

Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo holds a well received rating of 3.79 out of 5, based on 32.9K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 401 pages.

About Midnight for Charlie Bone

A magical fantasy that is fast-paced and easy-to-read. Charlie Bone has a special gift- he can hear people in photographs talking!The fabulous powers of the Red King were passed down through his descendants, after turning up quite unexpectedly, in someone who had no idea where they came from. This is what happened to Charlie Bone, and to some of the children he met behind the grim, gray walls of Bloor's Academy.His scheming aunts decide to send him to Bloor Academy, a school for geniuses where he uses his gifts to discover the truth despite all the dangers that lie ahead.

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Author Jenny Nimmo
Published 2002
Pages 401
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.79 / 5.00
Total Ratings 32,917

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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32.9K ratings
With a rating of 3.79, Midnight for Charlie Bone is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.79
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Midnight for Charlie Bone?

Midnight for Charlie Bone is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Midnight for Charlie Bone worth reading?

Based on 32.9K reader ratings, Midnight for Charlie Bone has an average score of 3.79 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Midnight for Charlie Bone?

Midnight for Charlie Bone has 401 pages.

Who wrote Midnight for Charlie Bone?

Midnight for Charlie Bone was written by Jenny Nimmo. It was first published in 2002.

What is the ISBN for Midnight for Charlie Bone?

The ISBN-13 for Midnight for Charlie Bone is 9780439474290.0.

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