A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light in the Attic

Shel Silverstein

176 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction childrens poetry funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

A Light in the Attic delights with remarkable characters and hilariously profound poems in a collection readers will return to again and again.Here in the attic you will find Backward Bill, Sour Face Ann, the Meehoo with an Exactlywatt, and the Po...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,057 reviews

Moods

funny 87%
lighthearted 78%
relaxing 24%
inspiring 18%
reflective 13%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
emotional 9%
hopeful 8%
sad 4%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 86%
slow 8%
medium 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 72% | A mix: 12% | Character: 12% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

N/A: 74% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 48% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 51% | Yes: 25% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

4.35

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