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217 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780152053024
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Four children wish on a Half Magic coin that gets their mother Alison half-way home, rescued by Mr Smith. Mark's wish zaps them to a desert without island, where half-talking cat Carrie gabbles to a camel. Romantic Katherine battles Launcelot. Eld...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,177 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 83%
funny 72%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 8%
reflective 6%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 32%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 68% | A mix: 25% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Grief, Death of parentMinor
Body horror, Gore, Mental illness217 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780152053024
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Four children wish on a Half Magic coin that gets their mother Alison half-way home, rescued by Mr Smith. Mark's wish zaps them to a desert without island, where half-talking cat Carrie gabbles to a camel. Romantic Katherine battles Launcelot. Eld...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,177 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 83%
funny 72%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 8%
reflective 6%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 32%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 68% | A mix: 25% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Grief, Death of parentMinor
Body horror, Gore, Mental illness