The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

The Giving Tree

Shel Silverstein

64 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction childrens classics emotional reflective sad fast-paced
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"Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy."So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein.Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39,295 reviews

Moods

emotional 64%
reflective 63%
sad 52%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 22%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 7%
dark 6%
adventurous 2%
challenging 2%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 16%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.28

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