Abel's Island by William Steig
Abel's Island

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 347 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
lighthearted 55%
hopeful 50%
reflective 44%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
funny 16%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
dark 5%

Pace

fast 52%
slow 29%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Average rating

3.98

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