Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc

Cautionary Tales for Children

Hilaire Belloc with Basil Temple Blackwood (Illustrator)

82 pages first pub 1907 (editions)

fiction childrens poetry funny fast-paced
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Hilaire Belloc's misbehaving children suffer all manner of grisly ends in these cautionary tales that poke fun at the idea of improving children's morals through verse stories. Once heard, who can forget 'Henry King, Who chewed bits of String' or ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 259 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
dark 66%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.92

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