160 pages • first pub 2001 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 1903434335
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: The Chicken House
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Billy Elliot’s tough, funny and heartwarming story is given new depth by Melvin Burgess, winner of the Carnegie Medal, who captures the warmth and passion of the original film while demonstrating the skill and inspiration he showed in his bestsell...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
inspiring 80%
funny 40%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 20%
relaxing 20%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, Grief
160 pages • first pub 2001 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 1903434335
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: The Chicken House
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Billy Elliot’s tough, funny and heartwarming story is given new depth by Melvin Burgess, winner of the Carnegie Medal, who captures the warmth and passion of the original film while demonstrating the skill and inspiration he showed in his bestsell...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
inspiring 80%
funny 40%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 20%
relaxing 20%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, Grief