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191 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439812320
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This classic poetry collection, which is both outrageously funny and profound, has been the most beloved of Shel Silverstein's poetry books for generations.Where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins. There you'll meet a boy who turns...
Community Reviews Summary of 45,652 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 82%
relaxing 31%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 17%
reflective 17%
hopeful 15%
emotional 7%
dark 4%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 16%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 83% | A mix: 8% | Character: 4% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
N/A: 83% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
N/A: 53% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 61% | Yes: 23% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 73% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7%Average rating
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Fatphobia, Body shamingMinor
War, Death, Bullying191 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439812320
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This classic poetry collection, which is both outrageously funny and profound, has been the most beloved of Shel Silverstein's poetry books for generations.Where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins. There you'll meet a boy who turns...
Community Reviews Summary of 45,652 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 82%
relaxing 31%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 17%
reflective 17%
hopeful 15%
emotional 7%
dark 4%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 16%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 83% | A mix: 8% | Character: 4% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
N/A: 83% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
N/A: 53% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 61% | Yes: 23% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 73% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Fatphobia, Body shamingMinor
War, Death, Bullying