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240 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141365411
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Danny’s life seems perfect: his home is a gypsy caravan, he’s the youngest car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. And when Danny discovers his father’s secret, he’s off on the adventur...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,926 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 74%
funny 65%
hopeful 29%
emotional 18%
inspiring 18%
relaxing 15%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
dark 4%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
challenging 2%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 30% | Character: 22% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal deathMinor
Death of parent, Racial slurs, Violence240 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141365411
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Danny’s life seems perfect: his home is a gypsy caravan, he’s the youngest car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. And when Danny discovers his father’s secret, he’s off on the adventur...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,926 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 74%
funny 65%
hopeful 29%
emotional 18%
inspiring 18%
relaxing 15%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
dark 4%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
challenging 2%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 30% | Character: 22% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal deathMinor
Death of parent, Racial slurs, Violence