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The Merchant of Death (Pendragon, #1)

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Fantasy Young Adult Fiction Science Fiction

by D.J. MacHale

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3.93 (38.6K ratings)
calendar_today 2002
description 375 pages

The Merchant of Death by D.J. MacHale holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 38.6K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 375 pages.

About The Merchant of Death

Librarian Note: Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found hereDENDURONBOBBY PENDRAGON is a seemingly normal fourteen-year-old boy. He has a family, a home, and even Marley, his beloved dog. But there is something very special about Bobby.He is going to save the world.And not just Earth as we know it. Bobby is slowly starting to realize that life in the cosmos isn't quite what he thought it was. And before he can object, he is swept off to an alternate dimension known as Denduron, a territory inhabited by strange beings, ruled by a magical tyrant, and plagued by dangerous revolution.If Bobby wants to see his family again, he's going to have to accept his role as savior, and accept it wholeheartedly. Because, as he is about to discover, Denduron is only the beginning....Cover illustration by Victor Lee

Detail Value
Author D.J. MacHale
Published 2002
Pages 375
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction
Average Rating 3.93 / 5.00
Total Ratings 38,633

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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38.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.93, The Merchant of Death 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

3.93
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Merchant of Death?

The Merchant of Death is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Merchant of Death worth reading?

Based on 38.6K reader ratings, The Merchant of Death has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Merchant of Death?

The Merchant of Death has 375 pages.

Who wrote The Merchant of Death?

The Merchant of Death was written by D.J. MacHale. It was first published in 2002.

What is the ISBN for The Merchant of Death?

The ISBN-13 for The Merchant of Death is 9780743437320.0.

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