kristin_thereader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jspears274's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
j_marie04's review against another edition
4.0
“The first words of a new book are so delicious; like the first taste of a cookie fresh from the oven and not yet properly cooled.“
One of many quotes from this sweet little story that touched my heart. This is the kind of story about books that I like.
Three orphans look for belonging and family by participating in the evacuation of children from London to the countryside during WW2.
They bond with a local librarian over their love of books.
I found it wonderfully ironic that the librarian recommended books to the children that they decided not to read because the main characters were orphans (Heidi, Anne of Green Gables, Peter Pan).
Nothing wild in this overall. Just a gentle fireside read that I’d read to my nephew.
One of many quotes from this sweet little story that touched my heart. This is the kind of story about books that I like.
Three orphans look for belonging and family by participating in the evacuation of children from London to the countryside during WW2.
They bond with a local librarian over their love of books.
I found it wonderfully ironic that the librarian recommended books to the children that they decided not to read because the main characters were orphans (Heidi, Anne of Green Gables, Peter Pan).
Nothing wild in this overall. Just a gentle fireside read that I’d read to my nephew.
kcb22's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
lingthebells's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mouseczko's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jenaugustin17's review against another edition
4.0
Hard to believe this was written just last year as it feels like a classic.