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245 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1590178688
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: NYR Children's Collection
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The four Melkerson children are a little bit worried on reaching Seacrow Island, where their father has rented a cottage for the whole summer without even setting eyes on it. On the boat a man told Pelle, the youngest Melkerson, that the cottage’s...
Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
funny 60%
hopeful 42%
relaxing 42%
emotional 39%
inspiring 10%
reflective 7%
challenging 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
No: 55% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Death of parentMinor
Grief, Misogyny
245 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1590178688
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: NYR Children's Collection
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The four Melkerson children are a little bit worried on reaching Seacrow Island, where their father has rented a cottage for the whole summer without even setting eyes on it. On the boat a man told Pelle, the youngest Melkerson, that the cottage’s...
Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
funny 60%
hopeful 42%
relaxing 42%
emotional 39%
inspiring 10%
reflective 7%
challenging 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
No: 55% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Death of parentMinor
Grief, Misogyny