Madeleine by Ludwig Bemelmans

48 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction childrens classics lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Description

Madeline is one of the best-loved characters in children's literature. Set in picturesque Paris, this tale of a brave little girl's trip to the hospital was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1940 and has as much appeal today as it did then. The combinatio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,904 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 86%
funny 43%
adventurous 32%
relaxing 16%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%
reflective 5%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 25%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 35% | N/A: 15% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | N/A: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

4.23

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