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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
I can’t decide if I really liked this or hated it. I found it pretentious, especially for a children’s novel, but I also found it to be endearing in a way. This would have been 1 star automatically if the gull died. Luckily he didn’t and I don’t have to riot.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is definitely not a book for me...kind of confirming my dislike of Newbery Award winners to be honest. I guess that if you liked Edward Tulane, maybe this book would work for you as well, but I kind of found it confusing at first, then pretentious at the end, and I'm not really sure about the kid appeal of this book. I did read it on recommendation from a students, so I guess some have enjoyed it. There was a really strong narrative voice which probably is the strongest part of the book in my mind, even if it grated on me at times.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
A truly delightful children’s story, made infinitely better by Ethan Hawke’s engaging narration. This book would just be enjoyed by children with their grown-ups, perhaps on a road trip, where the kid can stop to ask for clarification on vocabulary and the adult can stop to ask for clarification on meaning.
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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:
No
adventurous
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
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 hadn’t read any Dave Eggers in years, and while this is a novel for younger readers, the anthropomorphic animals were entertaining. The story was adventurous, and the relationships between species were sweet.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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:
No
I loved this and all my kids loved the audiobook. A great listen for a road trip. Every time the ducks came up we were all cackling. Just a beautifully written book with a great story.