Falling Up by Shel Silverstein

Falling Up

Shel Silverstein

178 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction childrens poetry funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Millie McDeevit screamed a screamSo loud it made her eyebrows steam.She screamed so loudHer jawbone broke,Her tongue caught fire,Her nostrils smoked... Poor Screamin' Millie is just one of the unforgettable characters in this wondrous new book ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,296 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
lighthearted 85%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 25%
reflective 17%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 12%
emotional 12%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 20%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 90% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.33

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