5.0
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

frightening or hard to understand topics so gently so that children can enjoy it thoroughly. 

I personally love child protagonists who are treated with the importance of any other protagonist. I can see why it’s so beloved - it would be very affirming to have read this as a child and to have connected with the siblings and their bravery and kindness.