The Giraffe and The Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl

The Giraffe and The Pelly and Me

Roald Dahl

96 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl is one of his most delightful stories, and has been loved by adults and children alike for decades. Billy's biggest wish is to turn a weird old wooden house into a wonderful sweet-shop. But then he fi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,451 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 83%
funny 72%
adventurous 42%
relaxing 17%
hopeful 4%
challenging 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 87%
medium 11%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | A mix: 31% | Character: 26% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.7

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