A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne

A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys

Nathaniel Hawthorne

260 pages first pub 1851 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous fast-paced
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Description

Six legends of Greek mythology, retold for children by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Included are The Gorgon’s Head, The Golden Touch, The Paradise of Children, The Three Golden Apples, The Miraculous Pitcher, and The Chimaera. In 1838, Hawthorne suggested...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
lighthearted 40%
relaxing 30%
emotional 10%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 40%
slow 30%
fast 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.73

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