The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas by David Almond

The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas

David Almond with Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)

230 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny medium-paced
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A boy escapes home to seek his own way in the world in a whimsical outing by the award-winning David Almond, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.Stanley Potts's uncle Ernie has developed an over-the-top fascination with canning fish in the house, and li...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 100%
lighthearted 100%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.71

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