Can You Whistle, Johanna? by Ulf Stark

Can You Whistle, Johanna?

Ulf Stark with Anna Höglund (Illustrator), Anna Höglund (Illustrator), Julia Marshall (Translator)

80 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional slow-paced

Description

Why doesn't Berra have a grandfather? And how can he get one? Ulf suggests that there are plenty of old men at the retirement home. Berra and Ulf go there together to find one--ideally one who eats pig's trotters, invites you to tea, and can teach...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 50%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

4.12

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