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448 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
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Language: English
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The stunning new novel of World War One from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestseller. May, 1915. Alfie and his fisherman father find a girl on an uninhabited island in the Scillies - injured, thirsty,...
Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
hopeful 62%
mysterious 62%
sad 62%
informative 37%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
WarModerate
Death of parent448 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The stunning new novel of World War One from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestseller. May, 1915. Alfie and his fisherman father find a girl on an uninhabited island in the Scillies - injured, thirsty,...
Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
hopeful 62%
mysterious 62%
sad 62%
informative 37%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
WarModerate
Death of parent