Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Farmer Boy

Little House #2

Laura Ingalls Wilder with Garth Williams (Illustrator)

357 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
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"Growing up on his family's farm in New York, Almanzo Wilder wishes for just one thing — his very own horse. But Father doesn't yet trust him with such a big responsibility. Almanzo needs to prove himself — but how?"

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Moods

lighthearted 77%
adventurous 50%
informative 44%
relaxing 40%
funny 24%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 20%
reflective 13%
emotional 4%
challenging 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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