Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans

Madeline

Madeline #1

Ludwig Bemelmans with Ludwig Bemelmans (Illustrator)

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction childrens classics lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
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Set in picturesque Paris, this tale of a brave little girl's trip to the hospital is as appealing today as it was in 1940. The combination of spirited heroine, timelessly appealing art, cheerful humor, and rhythmic text makes Madeline a perennial ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,903 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 84%
funny 46%
adventurous 31%
relaxing 25%
hopeful 12%
emotional 7%
reflective 4%
inspiring 3%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 19%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | Plot: 21% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

4.24

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