mc_moose's review against another edition
4.0
Bedtime read aloud. Our kids loved it and gave it a 5.
davidcottington's review against another edition
4.0
I’m a 33 year old who reads kids books for nostalgia. SUE ME.
staceyinthesticks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
thewhisperingpages's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
katie_jane2021's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
pintofbooks's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
espargobookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
This was basically just a good fun story about wishing, but being careful what you wish for.
rcsreads's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book and the TV show when I was wee and it was just as good as I remembered.
rini's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
curatoriallyyours's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
I first read this book in my school library many, many years ago when I was about 9 or 10. I loved it then - I’m sure I borrowed it more than once. As an adult I sourced a copy some years ago but never got around to rereading it until now. I’m so glad I did! This story is still fabulous and I enjoyed it very much. Dick King-Smith is a brilliant storyteller.