The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden

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fiction childrens classics emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Tucker is a streetwise city mouse. He thought he'd seen it all. But he's never met a cricket before, which really isn't surprising, because, along with his friend Harry Cat, Tucker lives in the very heart of New York City--the Times Square subway ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,928 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 87%
adventurous 48%
funny 42%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 18%
relaxing 18%
emotional 12%
reflective 9%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 39%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | Character: 28% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.88

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