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165 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439227582
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enc...
Community Reviews Summary of 48,757 reviews
Moods
adventurous 63%
mysterious 57%
funny 39%
sad 38%
tense 28%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 6%
informative 4%
reflective 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 18%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 42% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Grief
165 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439227582
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enc...
Community Reviews Summary of 48,757 reviews
Moods
adventurous 63%
mysterious 57%
funny 39%
sad 38%
tense 28%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 6%
informative 4%
reflective 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 18%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 42% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Grief