yuliapgrlv's review against another edition
5.0
This book has just about everything in it: a great gripping plot, wide sea adventures, lots of heartbreak and drama, and a happy ending too. It is a story about slavery, oppression and death, but also about courage and determination, self-belief, loyalty and devotion. Towards the middle of the book I found myself sobbing a little, and was literally drowned in tears at the last page. Absolutely enjoyed this amazing and heart-warming book from beginning to end. Looking forward to reading Morpurgo's other books now too.
Here's a quote from the book that pretty much sums up my feelings about it:
"Awesome, magnificent, majestic, amazing, exhilarating, overwhelming (running out of adjectives so I'll stop)."
A very special book, indeed.
Here's a quote from the book that pretty much sums up my feelings about it:
"Awesome, magnificent, majestic, amazing, exhilarating, overwhelming (running out of adjectives so I'll stop)."
A very special book, indeed.
lolo97's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
winwhenyoulose's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
megemadness's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
marioncromb's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Simple and touching. There's a reason Michael Morpurgo is such a well-respected children's author
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Religious bigotry, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Grief, Death, Child abuse, Death of parent, Deportation, and Child death
Minor: Animal death and Racism
dayareadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Such a touching and amazing book, I read it when I was a little girl, and It has stayed in my memory for being a great book.
emmaura's review against another edition
4.0
One of the few children's book I re-read as an adult, and I'm so glad I did.
It is still a gripping and emotional tale about family and the separation thereof. The second part is, in my opinion, not as brilliant as the first but still tells a great story with a heartwarming ending.
It is still a gripping and emotional tale about family and the separation thereof. The second part is, in my opinion, not as brilliant as the first but still tells a great story with a heartwarming ending.
inkstainedthumb's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely beautiful book! Very moving! I could barely put it down. It was like I was journeying through the lives of the characters with them!
jistyping's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.5
alya_books's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful book set in WW2 that is certain to be a wonderful read for not only kids but adults as well. I simply adored the story.