This novel displays an enigmatic mood throughout the story. Through the obstacles and difficulties Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance endure, the author, Trenton Stewart incorporates some type of puzzle or twist to make the book less predictable. Whether, the conflicts involve riddles, codes, decrypted messages, or unknown characters, the novel brings the audience a sense of secrecy that leaves the reader with goosebumps. The way the author had the ability to draw out the reader's attention without boring them leaves the audience with many questions. The mysterious aspect of the book made reading it much more entertaining and left the reader stunned and curious for more.
One theme exhibited throughout the narrative includes the significance
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The protagonist, Reynard or Reynie, originated from a french word, meaning fox. Foxes display clever and quick-witted senses which resemble Reynie's personality throughout the book. As the leader of the group, he came up with clever, intelligent solutions to different conflicts in the book. In addition, George's nickname, "Sticky" came from his ability to remember or "stick" onto all kinds of useful information. "Sticky" appears as a very suitable nickname because he retained the important information needed to report back to Mr.Benedict when spying on Mr.Curtain, the antagonist. Furthermore, Trenton Stewart got the idea of "Wetherall" for Kate's last name from the saying "weather it all" because Kate described herself as resourceful. In the story, she has a bucket full of all kinds of tools that become used in the novel to help the children overcome the conflicts in the book. Moreover, the author chose to make Constance Contraire's name rhyme with "constantly contrary" because she acts very stubborn and hates commands. Not to mention, she resists others' orders. Each name of an important character has a meaningful intention behind it and gives the novel so much more depth and complexity to