Mischievous Meg by Astrid Lindgren

Mischievous Meg

Madicken #1

Astrid Lindgren with Janina Domanska (Illustrator), Gerry Bothmer (Translator)

144 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction childrens classics lighthearted medium-paced
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Description

The escapades of a nine-year-old Swedish girl and her younger sister, as they picnic on the woodshed roof, play Moses in the bullrushes, go for a walk on the frozen river, and celebrate Christmas.

Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 94%
adventurous 77%
funny 72%
relaxing 33%
emotional 16%
hopeful 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 23%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.03

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