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itsmebecky's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
tueller42's review against another edition
4.0
I read this in fifth grade, and it was one of the only books I enjoyed reading for school. I remembered very little about it, except a few weird images and that I really liked it. And it held up when I reread it more than 10 years later.
readcover2cover's review against another edition
2.0
Eh. Maybe a 2.5 or 2.75 stars. This is something I would have probably loved in middle school, but it didn't do much for me now. I think my kids would like it in a few years though! It wasn't bad, but it didn't hold my attention.
sirdoctor's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
jewellspring's review against another edition
4.0
Terrific read-aloud with my 9yo and 12yo. It's been a while since we read a book where they both begged for more. Darling characters, simple story, but profound thoughts about group-think, conformity, and teamwork. An innocent, well-written fantasy. Highly recommended.
pagesofpins's review against another edition
3.0
Not a great fantasy among fantasies, but homey. I think it would appeal to kids attracted to playing make believe around Hobbits and other civilisations where there's a lot of singing and home arranging and telling of ancient tales.
balinkili's review against another edition
5.0
In the Land Between the Mountains, you can find the village Slipper-on-the-Water. It’s a peaceful place where the Minnipins live, unaware of the fears lurking around. Muggles however, wakes up in the middle of the night and sees fire in the hill. At the same time, she captures a glance of Walter the Earl and Gummy. This makes her think and before she knows, she’s together with Them; Curley Green, Gummy and Walter the Earl. They find armor under Walter the Earl’s house, just in time for the arrival of the Major. Among the twelve villages, there will be a contest and the price is The Gammage Cup itself. Everything in the village must be perfect, but Muggles and Them as well as Mingy are not as helpful as they other wish and by talking of war, it only becomes worse. They have to start a new life, but danger is lurking in the mines. They take the task of defending their own village, even though they were seen as outlawed.
I admit I love this book. It’s clean and has good morals, at the same time as it’s enjoyable. Several of the characters are characters you want to follow and the way they work together is absolutely splendid.
The morals are wonderful and they’re showing you that maybe thinking about yourself isn’t the best the whole time. I also believe it can teach many how to handle a situation they don’t know how will turn out; be true to yourself and don’t let the others down. It’s the classic good against evil, and it this book, it works.
The writing style is rather easy to understand, but the sentences are not too short or too long. Conversation and descriptions are well balanced and just to make it even more enjoyable; there are times you just burst out laughing.
This is a book I would love to read again, and to be a book for younger children, I am glad to announce that I then am a young child.
I admit I love this book. It’s clean and has good morals, at the same time as it’s enjoyable. Several of the characters are characters you want to follow and the way they work together is absolutely splendid.
The morals are wonderful and they’re showing you that maybe thinking about yourself isn’t the best the whole time. I also believe it can teach many how to handle a situation they don’t know how will turn out; be true to yourself and don’t let the others down. It’s the classic good against evil, and it this book, it works.
The writing style is rather easy to understand, but the sentences are not too short or too long. Conversation and descriptions are well balanced and just to make it even more enjoyable; there are times you just burst out laughing.
This is a book I would love to read again, and to be a book for younger children, I am glad to announce that I then am a young child.
girlpuck's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
princess71608's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
pipisafoat's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5