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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
I finally got my 6-year-old to be interested in chapter books at bedtime, and this was the book that did it! Unlike many older children's books, this one has actually aged relatively well, so I didn't find myself cringing and having to interject my own commentary on problematic passages like in some books. There's suspense, there's humor, there's action, there's friendship, and there's just enough background description to paint a picture of the different seasons and locations without making my kid lose interest. This was the perfect book for us to make the leap into chapter books!
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
I've always loved this book, and I can't read it to my own children.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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:
No
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The book was written in a really interesting way - a prose that’s out of fashion. Neither good or bad, but interesting to notice. I was surprised by how cute the book was, while also having some very sad or bleak moments. Pretty good children’s story, can tell why it made such a splash
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I somehow made it to adulthood and got a degree in English literature without ever reading this book. It was beautiful! Simple and sweet! And beautiful treatise about friendship and what it means to make, nurture, and savor friendships!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
I read this to my 9-year-old daughter, which she too enjoyed. It's a fun story for all ages. It moves at a good pace and the ending was a nice fade out.
4.5 stars :)
Really enjoyed reading this with my 4.5 year old boy. It gave us lots of discussion and laughs and frowns. I’m surprised how many questions he had. It was great.
(Side note: I’m very surprised this is by the same author of Stuart Little which we gave 2 stars. So don’t skip this story if you weren’t a fan of Stuart Little!)
Really enjoyed reading this with my 4.5 year old boy. It gave us lots of discussion and laughs and frowns. I’m surprised how many questions he had. It was great.
(Side note: I’m very surprised this is by the same author of Stuart Little which we gave 2 stars. So don’t skip this story if you weren’t a fan of Stuart Little!)
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
N/A
funny
lighthearted
sad
This book is great. It’s not 5/5 because I’m not going to be ranting about this book, but it’s really cute and a nice story.