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The Talisman: Daughters of the Moon 10
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Plot Summary of The Talisman: Daughters of the Moon 10
"Maggie, the mentor of all the Daughters of the Moon for centuries, is fading. Before she chooses her successor, though, she reflects on her life in ancient Greece, when she was known as Penelope and loved a soldier named Hector. Through a priestess her family does not approve of, Penelope discovered Atrox, the darkest power on earth, who planned to blot out all the good. As her sister heads toward the dark side, Penelope vowed to keep Atrox from taking over the world. "
Sarrah, Resident Scholar



Review Analysis of The Talisman: Daughters of the Moon 10
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Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 10%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 50%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10%




Tone of book - suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past
Coming of age Yes
Youngster becomes - a powerful magician
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Family relations Yes

Main Character
Identity: - Female
Age: - a teen
Has magical/special powers? Yes
Eccentric: Yes - wild
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events? Yes
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: - magical being
Age: - long-lived adults
Has magical powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes - mind reading - mind control - can see into the future - super strength - can fly - teleportation - can cast all sorts of spells - Invisibility - can read emotions - is very quick
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an above average amount

Setting
Earth setting: - general past
Takes place on Earth? Yes

Style
Person? - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog
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