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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
This was a sweet little short story. I think I read it in about 10 minutes - perfect for bedtime whimsy. Some might have problems with the "lying to get what you want in a relationship" aspect of this, but I think children will think the premise is just clever and silly. Would recommend for ages 4-6.
A fun re-read, but the "love story" is a bit questionable
This book was cute in a strange Roald Dahl kind of way. The cuteness of the old man being so in love with his neighbor that he willingly buys 140 tortooises is adorable to me. However, I was slightly stressed about the fact that the woman didn't recognize the fact that her turtles were changing every day. What a weird, whacky story.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The art and writing is so nostalgic, but I cannot help but feel the whimsy has dissipated slightly as I got older. The deception! But the drawings are so cute and its intent was a wholesome story…. at the end of it all… thankful that Alfie went to a good home.
Un Dahl davvero per piccoli, ma la storia del signor Hoppy non può non strappare un sorriso anche ai più grandi.
