The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden

The Cricket in Times Square

Chester Cricket and His Friends #1

George Selden with Garth Williams (Illustrator)

144 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction childrens classics emotional lighthearted medium-paced
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After Chester lands, in the Times Square subway station, he makes himself comfortable in a nearby newsstand. There, he has the good fortune to make three new friends: Mario, a little boy whose parents run the falling newsstand, Tucker, a fast-talk...

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Moods

lighthearted 91%
adventurous 42%
funny 42%
hopeful 33%
relaxing 22%
inspiring 20%
emotional 15%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 36%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 39% | Character: 33% | A mix: 24% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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