Once Upon a Camel by Kathi Appelt, Eric Rohmann

Once Upon a Camel

Kathi Appelt, Eric Rohmann

313 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction middle grade adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

Description

Perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan, this exquisite middle grade novel from Newbery Honoree and National Book Award finalist Kathi Appelt follows an old camel out to save two baby kestrel chicks during a massive storm in the Texas desert— fi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

adventurous 53%
hopeful 53%
lighthearted 53%
emotional 46%
reflective 46%
informative 30%
inspiring 30%
relaxing 23%
sad 23%
funny 15%
tense 15%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 35%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.71

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