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104 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375871498
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Books For Young Readers
Publication date: 13 September 2011
Description
When a towering giant made of iron appears out of nowhere, young Hogarth sees him not as a monster, but a friend. The townspeople are terrified of the giant and devise a plan to bring him down. But Hogarth believes in his friend, and rescues him w...
Community Reviews Summary of 977 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 49%
mysterious 19%
hopeful 17%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
inspiring 13%
emotional 9%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
challenging 6%
sad 5%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 22% | Character: 19% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injuryModerate
SlaveryMinor
Bullying, Violence, Animal death104 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375871498
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Books For Young Readers
Publication date: 13 September 2011
Description
When a towering giant made of iron appears out of nowhere, young Hogarth sees him not as a monster, but a friend. The townspeople are terrified of the giant and devise a plan to bring him down. But Hogarth believes in his friend, and rescues him w...
Community Reviews Summary of 977 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 49%
mysterious 19%
hopeful 17%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
inspiring 13%
emotional 9%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
challenging 6%
sad 5%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 22% | Character: 19% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injuryModerate
SlaveryMinor
Bullying, Violence, Animal death