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256 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781567925210
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
Publication date: 07 July 2015
Description
One of England's best-loved children's book writers spins a magical adventure with animals, magic, and danger. When Nan, Robert, Timothy, and Betsy's father went off to explore in Egypt, he left the children with their grandmother who lived in the...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 100%
emotional 60%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 40%
mysterious 40%
relaxing 40%
funny 20%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
RacismMinor
Child abuse, Grief, Misogyny
256 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781567925210
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
Publication date: 07 July 2015
Description
One of England's best-loved children's book writers spins a magical adventure with animals, magic, and danger. When Nan, Robert, Timothy, and Betsy's father went off to explore in Egypt, he left the children with their grandmother who lived in the...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 100%
emotional 60%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 40%
mysterious 40%
relaxing 40%
funny 20%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
RacismMinor
Child abuse, Grief, Misogyny