Nim's Island by Wendy Orr

Nim's Island

Nim #1

Wendy Orr with Kerry Millard

126 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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Description

A girl. An iguana. An island. And e-mail. Meet Nim–a modern-day Robinson Crusoe! She can chop down bananas with a machete, climb tall palm trees, and start a fire with a piece of glass. So she’s not afraid when her scientist dad sails off to study...

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Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
lighthearted 55%
funny 29%
hopeful 22%
emotional 14%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 7%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 36% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.8

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