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208 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440863243
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Corgi
Publication date: 01 January 1994
Description
A lively tale by the award-winning author of "The Suitcase Kid". Elsa does her best to cheer up her family by telling jokes, but no one seems to laugh much any more - not since they lost their lovely house and had to move into a bed and breakfast ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,026 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 59%
emotional 50%
hopeful 31%
sad 27%
adventurous 18%
dark 9%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 31% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Child abuseModerate
Domestic abuse
208 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440863243
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Corgi
Publication date: 01 January 1994
Description
A lively tale by the award-winning author of "The Suitcase Kid". Elsa does her best to cheer up her family by telling jokes, but no one seems to laugh much any more - not since they lost their lovely house and had to move into a bed and breakfast ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,026 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 59%
emotional 50%
hopeful 31%
sad 27%
adventurous 18%
dark 9%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 31% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Child abuseModerate
Domestic abuse