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2 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846071133
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: BBC Books
Publication date: 25 July 2017
Description
When Sylvia and her old nurse Nana agree to keep house for Gum, they know they will be looking after his fossil collection while his away on his travels. But imagine their surprise when one day he brings them something else - three baby girls whos...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,335 reviews
Moods
hopeful 57%
inspiring 45%
funny 31%
relaxing 28%
emotional 23%
adventurous 22%
reflective 15%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
sad 2%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Abandonment
2 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846071133
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: BBC Books
Publication date: 25 July 2017
Description
When Sylvia and her old nurse Nana agree to keep house for Gum, they know they will be looking after his fossil collection while his away on his travels. But imagine their surprise when one day he brings them something else - three baby girls whos...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,335 reviews
Moods
hopeful 57%
inspiring 45%
funny 31%
relaxing 28%
emotional 23%
adventurous 22%
reflective 15%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
sad 2%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Abandonment