Abel's Island by William Steig

Abel's Island

William Steig

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

117 pages | first published 1976

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Abel's place in his familiar, mouse world has always been secure; he had an allowance from his mother, a comfortable home, and a lovely wife, Amanda. But one stormy August day, furious flood water carry him off and dump him on an uninhabited islan...
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Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 45%
hopeful 45%
lighthearted 45%
reflective 36%
funny 27%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 18%
sad 18%
tense 18%
dark 9%

Pace

fast 45%
slow 36%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 20% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Average rating

3.91

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