Madeline (CD) by Ludwig Bemelmans

Madeline (CD)

Madeline #1

Ludwig Bemelmans with Ludwig Bemelmans (Illustrator)

7 minutes first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction childrens classics lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Description

Madeline is one of the best-loved characters in children's literature. Set in picturesque Paris, this tale of a brave little girl's trip to the hospital was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1940 and has as much appeal today as it did then. The combinatio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,541 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 83%
funny 40%
adventurous 30%
relaxing 24%
hopeful 12%
emotional 8%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
challenging 2%
mysterious 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 23%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | Plot: 27% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

4.23

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