Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, Nogood, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, Nogood, Very Bad Day

Alexander #1

Judith Viorst with Ray Cruz (Illustrator)

32 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction childrens classics lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in his hair. His best friend deserted him. There was no dessert in his lunch bag. And, on top of all that, there were lima beans for dinner and kissing on TV This handsome ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,378 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 46%
adventurous 13%
reflective 13%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.13

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