Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold #1

Crockett Johnson

64 pages first pub 1955 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

Description

"One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight." So begins this gentle story that shows just how far your imagination can take you. Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 466 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
adventurous 58%
funny 50%
relaxing 33%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 41%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | N/A: 28%

Average rating

4.22

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