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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
5 stars
This was a book that I wasn't exactly sure if I'd like or not. I bought it on a book festival, mainly because of how beautifully illustrated it is, the cover and the book and it was styled in a way I haven't seen before.
The story is also beautifully told, telling it in the present tense certainly was a great idea because it fits the book so well. I really enjoyed the writing style and it basically flew by itself. I'm not that used to reading middle grade books and I'm always surprised by how quickly it reads.
Lampie was an amazing main character! I love her bravery and strength, how she always found a way through her troubles. And especially how selfless she was! Even all the other characters, August, Edward, Martha, Lennie, Nick, Emilia, they all had their flaws, including Lampie, and I loved reading about them and their flaws.
I will certainly keep this one in my posession and for sure reread it, one day. It is a very sweet story about bravery, friendship, pirates and mermaids and that is all you need from a good book!
This was a book that I wasn't exactly sure if I'd like or not. I bought it on a book festival, mainly because of how beautifully illustrated it is, the cover and the book and it was styled in a way I haven't seen before.
The story is also beautifully told, telling it in the present tense certainly was a great idea because it fits the book so well. I really enjoyed the writing style and it basically flew by itself. I'm not that used to reading middle grade books and I'm always surprised by how quickly it reads.
Lampie was an amazing main character! I love her bravery and strength, how she always found a way through her troubles. And especially how selfless she was! Even all the other characters, August, Edward, Martha, Lennie, Nick, Emilia, they all had their flaws, including Lampie, and I loved reading about them and their flaws.
I will certainly keep this one in my posession and for sure reread it, one day. It is a very sweet story about bravery, friendship, pirates and mermaids and that is all you need from a good book!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Ik was sort-of per ongeluk aan dit kinderboek begonnen. Ik browse vaak in de online bibliotheek app naar luisterboeken en kwam deze tegen met goede ratings. Pas toen ik begonnen was viel het me op dat het niet als een volwassenen boek klonk. Maar erg mooi verhaal, vond t zeker leuk. Voorgelezen door de auteur (vind ik wel een plus)
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I read the (original) Dutch version of this book, Lampje, after I received it as a gift for December holidays (Sinterklaas) from my parents, back in 2018. I very clearly recall how much I loved it when I first read it and I've reread it several times. It is undoubtedly the book I love most from my early childhood, I still think very fondly of it. The characters are very fleshed out - Lampje (I believe her name is Lampie in English?), or Emilia, is brave, but her fear, doubt, homesickness and grief are properly addressed as well. Admittedly, I still sometimes pick it up to reread my favourite scenes, even after six years and knowing the story from start to finish in detail.
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Een zeer mooi, ontroerend verhaal - geschikt voor zowel kinderen als volwassenen - om leesjaar 2024 op een schitterende manier in te zetten!