Escape from Shangri-La by Lee Gibbons, Michael Morpurgo

Escape from Shangri-La

Lee Gibbons, Michael Morpurgo

192 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous emotional medium-paced
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When the strange man who has been watching their house turns out to be the grandfather she has never seen, eleven-year-old Cessie couldn't be happier -- at first sight. But then he has a stroke and actually has to come live with them. Popsicle, as...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 66%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.59

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