Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian

Goodnight Mister Tom

Michelle Magorian

304 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction childrens classics emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Description

When the Second World War breaks out, young Willie Beech is evacuated to the countryside. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of kind old Tom Oakley. But then his cruel mother summons him back to war-torn London...

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Moods

emotional 94%
sad 70%
hopeful 63%
reflective 36%
inspiring 34%
adventurous 27%
dark 24%
challenging 17%
informative 13%
tense 12%
funny 10%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 99%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 28% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.28

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