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| Plot Summary of The Talisman |
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"Jack Sawyer is like no other twelve year old boy. In order to save his mother's life, he must travel into another world. With no father to support him, Jack make friends along the way. He doesn't need to make enemies, he already has them. Someone does not want Jack to be successful on his journey and tries to kill him every chance he gets. In this other world, Jack befriends a large hairy creature he calls Wolf. Jack comes to realize that his friend is a werewolf as he begins changing with the moon. As the moon becomes more full, Jack sees how difficult it is for Wolf to control his preternatural urges and fears for his own life. If Jack dies now, so will his mother."
Tracey Ray, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of The Talisman |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 40%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
Tone of book
- scarey (primal ax-wielding fear)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy story on current Earth
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Horror story?
Yes
Horror plotlets
- werewolf teething
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- champion of justice
Age:
- a kid
Has magical/special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- teleportation
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- wealthy
Has magical powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- super strength
- is very quick
Eccentric:
Yes
- eccentric
- obsessed
- emotionally unstable
- wild
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Terrain
- Water
- Domed/Underground City
Earth setting:
- current (early 21st century)
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- very explicit references to deaths and torture
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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