Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold #1

Crockett Johnson

64 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous lighthearted slow-paced
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Description

"One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight." So begins this gentle story that shows just how far your imagination can take you. Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 460 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 78%
adventurous 64%
funny 42%
relaxing 28%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
reflective 7%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

4.22

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