Escape from Shangri-La by Michael Morpurgo

Escape from Shangri-La

Michael Morpurgo

224 pages first pub 1998 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

When the strange man who has been watching their house turns out to be the grandfather she has never seen, eleven-year-old Cessie couldn't be happier -- at first sight. But then he has a stroke and actually has to come live with them. Popsicle, as...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 80%
hopeful 40%
challenging 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.69

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