Abel's Island by William Steig

Abel's Island

William Steig

117 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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Description

Abel's place in his familiar, mouse world has always been secure; he had an allowance from his mother, a comfortable home, and a lovely wife, Amanda. But one stormy August day, furious flood water carry him off and dump him on an uninhabited islan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 345 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
lighthearted 58%
hopeful 47%
reflective 41%
emotional 29%
inspiring 29%
funny 17%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
dark 5%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 31%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 20% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.98

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