The Story of Babar by Jean de Brunhoff, Merle S. Haas

The Story of Babar

Babar #1

Jean de Brunhoff, Merle S. Haas

48 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The classic first story about literature’s most beloved pachyderm. After his mother is killed by a hunter, Babar avoids capture by escaping to the city, where he is befriended by the kindly Old Lady. He becomes educated and cultured and, upon his ...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
lighthearted 80%
hopeful 40%
funny 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

fast 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

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3.89

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