Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

Chrysanthemum

Mouse Books

Kevin Henkes

13 minutes first pub 1991 (view editions)

fiction childrens hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced
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She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. "I'm named after my grandmother," said Victoria. "You're named after a flower."...

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Community Reviews

4.29
based on 3,170 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 82%

inspiring: 50%

hopeful: 47%

reflective: 32%

emotional: 26%

funny: 20%

relaxing: 11%

informative: 5%

sad: 5%

adventurous: 2%


Pace

70% of readers chose fast
20% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
70% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

70% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
23% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

17% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
17% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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