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139 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316058421
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 26 September 1988
Description
The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie--and a childhood favorite book for generations. Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A hum...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,101 reviews
Moods
funny 81%
adventurous 54%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 8%
emotional 5%
informative 4%
mysterious 1%
reflective 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 21%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 32% | Character: 12% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 67% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
139 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316058421
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 26 September 1988
Description
The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie--and a childhood favorite book for generations. Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A hum...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,101 reviews
Moods
funny 81%
adventurous 54%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 8%
emotional 5%
informative 4%
mysterious 1%
reflective 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 21%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 32% | Character: 12% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 67% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating