Once Upon a Camel by Kathi Appelt, Eric Rohmann

Once Upon a Camel

Kathi Appelt, Eric Rohmann

313 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction middle grade adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
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Perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan, this exquisite middle grade novel from Newbery Honoree and National Book Award finalist Kathi Appelt follows an old camel out to save two baby kestrel chicks during a massive storm in the Texas desert— fi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

adventurous 57%
hopeful 57%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
inspiring 42%
reflective 35%
funny 21%
informative 21%
relaxing 21%
sad 14%
tense 14%
challenging 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 28% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.73

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