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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was not what I was expecting at all. If you're going into this book with the mindset that it will have even the slightest resemblance to the beloved Disney classic, you, my friend, are in for a surprise. The only resemblance is the title, Miss Bianca, and Bernard.
At first I was very doubtful that I would enjoy it. But it didn't take long for the story to grow on me. I loved the characters of Miss. Bianca and Bernard. AND NILS! I wish Nils had been in the cartoon! That would have been amazing. Each of them brought their own strengths to the table and they worked together splendidly. The plot was very quick, exciting, and captivating and by the end of the story, I was left wanting more.
At first I was very doubtful that I would enjoy it. But it didn't take long for the story to grow on me. I loved the characters of Miss. Bianca and Bernard. AND NILS! I wish Nils had been in the cartoon! That would have been amazing. Each of them brought their own strengths to the table and they worked together splendidly. The plot was very quick, exciting, and captivating and by the end of the story, I was left wanting more.
It was cute- I liked the language and illustrations, but it was not something I could breeze through. The language is older and I was not always familiar with it. But that made it more interesting.
The illustrations are fun... and a bit disturbing. The book is quite different from the way the characters are portrayed in the Disney films (no big surprise there). My question is... What if the poet really deserved to be in prison? I mean, what do we really know about the guy?
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a great children's adventure story!
I loved the film as a child and only just discovered it was based on a book. The book is very different but a thrilling read for a 7-11 year old.
The Prisoners' Aid Society of mice have vowed to help people in need. There is a Norwegian imprisoned in the notorious Black Castle, unbreachable and with a famously evil cat in residence.
Bernard, a pantry mouse volunteers to speak to the pampered Miss Bianca, an embassy dweller who can help find a Norwegian speaking mouse. Can they find such a mouse? And how will they get into (and then out of) the Black Castle?
Non-stop action and adventure. The three leads make a good team and all have memorable traits, and the scenes with the castle cat are very funny.
I can imagine children going straight from this to the sequels. When my son is old enough I'll be showing him the film and reading him this book.
Not too long, full of excitement and some lovely mouse heroes.
I loved the film as a child and only just discovered it was based on a book. The book is very different but a thrilling read for a 7-11 year old.
The Prisoners' Aid Society of mice have vowed to help people in need. There is a Norwegian imprisoned in the notorious Black Castle, unbreachable and with a famously evil cat in residence.
Bernard, a pantry mouse volunteers to speak to the pampered Miss Bianca, an embassy dweller who can help find a Norwegian speaking mouse. Can they find such a mouse? And how will they get into (and then out of) the Black Castle?
Non-stop action and adventure. The three leads make a good team and all have memorable traits, and the scenes with the castle cat are very funny.
I can imagine children going straight from this to the sequels. When my son is old enough I'll be showing him the film and reading him this book.
Not too long, full of excitement and some lovely mouse heroes.
Frankly, I thought this is the book I read as a little girl, but it was not, it was Miss Bianca - the book Disney made the movie of. If I hadn't "re-read" this book, I would never have known, it was my first time reading it :-D
It is charming in its own way... not quite as charming as I remembered (though maybe Miss Bianca is )
I like the story, it is exciting and perfect adventure for children, with just enough scary things to make it a "realistic" adventure, but at the same time, it's safe.
It is charming in its own way... not quite as charming as I remembered (though maybe Miss Bianca is )
I like the story, it is exciting and perfect adventure for children, with just enough scary things to make it a "realistic" adventure, but at the same time, it's safe.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement