The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

The Gruffalo

Gruffalo

Julia Donaldson

25 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

This is a rhyming story of a mouse and a monster. Little mouse goes for a walk in a dangerous forest. To scare off his enemies he invents tales of a fantastical creature called the Gruffalo. So imagine his surprise when he meets the real Gruffalo.

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,209 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 70%
adventurous 66%
funny 62%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 18%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%
hopeful 7%
tense 7%
challenging 3%
dark 3%

Pace

fast 84%
slow 7%
medium 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | Plot: 31% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 21% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%

Average rating

4.36

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