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281 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525464846
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dutton Children's Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
On a mysterious island somewhere in the Atlantic, Etta, Coral, and Myrtle care for a menagerie of strange creatures, but when they decide to search for someone to replace them in their old age, they try to kidnap a few sensible children.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,063 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 62%
funny 54%
hopeful 41%
mysterious 33%
inspiring 25%
reflective 16%
emotional 12%
relaxing 12%
challenging 8%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
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281 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525464846
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dutton Children's Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
On a mysterious island somewhere in the Atlantic, Etta, Coral, and Myrtle care for a menagerie of strange creatures, but when they decide to search for someone to replace them in their old age, they try to kidnap a few sensible children.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,063 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 62%
funny 54%
hopeful 41%
mysterious 33%
inspiring 25%
reflective 16%
emotional 12%
relaxing 12%
challenging 8%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.