Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo

Why the Whales Came

Michael Morpurgo

146 pages • first pub 1985 (view editions) user-added

fiction historical middle grade emotional medium-paced
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Gracie and her friend Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side of the island. But then they find a message in the sand and discover the Birdman is not who they thought. They build up a lovely friendship with him, b...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 580 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 69%

emotional: 57%

mysterious: 52%

hopeful: 26%

inspiring: 23%

lighthearted: 23%

reflective: 21%

sad: 21%

tense: 16%

dark: 4%

funny: 4%

challenging: 2%

informative: 2%

Pace

34% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
32% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

69% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

35% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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