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128 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593113424
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 03 September 2019
Description
One of Dahl's beloved stories available for the first time in novel format and newly illustrated by Quentin Blake Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, he does exactly that T...
Community Reviews Summary of 722 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 74%
funny 34%
relaxing 16%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 9%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 7%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 24% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | N/A: 7% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death, Fire/Fire injury
128 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593113424
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 03 September 2019
Description
One of Dahl's beloved stories available for the first time in novel format and newly illustrated by Quentin Blake Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, he does exactly that T...
Community Reviews Summary of 722 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 74%
funny 34%
relaxing 16%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 9%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 7%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 24% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | N/A: 7% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death, Fire/Fire injury