Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans

64 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction childrens classics lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
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"In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline."  Nothing frightens Madeline--not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,932 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 84%
funny 46%
adventurous 31%
relaxing 25%
hopeful 12%
emotional 7%
reflective 4%
inspiring 3%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 19%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | Plot: 21% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

4.24

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