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224 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781536207859
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: 10 September 2019
Description
Award-winning author David Almond pens the dreamlike tale of a boy rediscovering joy and beauty within and around him, even amid sorrow. One hot summer morning, only weeks after his father's death, Davie steps out his front door into the familiar ...
Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews
Moods
adventurous 56%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 37%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 31%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%
dark 12%
funny 12%
challenging 6%
Pace
medium 17%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, MurderModerate
Death of parent, Death, CancerMinor
Animal death224 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781536207859
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: 10 September 2019
Description
Award-winning author David Almond pens the dreamlike tale of a boy rediscovering joy and beauty within and around him, even amid sorrow. One hot summer morning, only weeks after his father's death, Davie steps out his front door into the familiar ...
Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews
Moods
adventurous 56%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 37%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 31%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%
dark 12%
funny 12%
challenging 6%
Pace
medium 17%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, MurderModerate
Death of parent, Death, CancerMinor
Animal death