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naomikleber's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
books4susie's review against another edition
4.0
Cute little book that I missed out on in my own childhood.
hollyrenee13's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book when I was a kid. I was thinking about reading it again. Maybe one of my kids will read it when they get older.
ariazsilentsoul's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
lucidstyle's review against another edition
4.0
Though sweet and simple to read, the story is resplendent in its themes. This is a perfect example of a book that teaches without preaching!
chellyfishing's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
modernbigfoot's review against another edition
3.0
This book is dumb but enjoyable to read with the kids.
apochemu's review against another edition
4.0
A fun read, but felt like the story could've been developed a bit more.
completing_my_tbr's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
erincataldi's review against another edition
4.0
Charming and cute - I somehow missed reading this and my youth. Like the title implies this story is about a cricket who ends up in New York City after getting stuck in a picnic basket. A young boy who works at his family's newsstand has never seen a cricket before and rescues a scared and confused Chester Cricket. Chester starts to live a comfortable life at the newsstand and becomes friends with a mouse and a cat. Together the trio get into mischief and discover that Chester is very talented at making music. Soon big crowds begin to go to the newsstand to see cricket who can play symphonies and other musical acts. But what if fame isn't what Chester wants? A sweet story for young readers - a play on the country mouse/ city mouse trope. Lots of fun!