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128 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
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Language: English
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A boy tries to overcome his fear of the sea in this treasured classic and winner of the Newbery Medal.Mafatu was afraid of the sea. It had taken his mother when he was a baby, and it seemed to him that the sea gods sought vengeance at having been ...
Community Reviews Summary of 746 reviews
Moods
inspiring 53%
reflective 26%
hopeful 20%
tense 20%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 13%
emotional 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Bullying128 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A boy tries to overcome his fear of the sea in this treasured classic and winner of the Newbery Medal.Mafatu was afraid of the sea. It had taken his mother when he was a baby, and it seemed to him that the sea gods sought vengeance at having been ...
Community Reviews Summary of 746 reviews
Moods
inspiring 53%
reflective 26%
hopeful 20%
tense 20%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 13%
emotional 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Bullying