128 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417811786
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 January 2008
Description
A boy tries to overcome his fear of the sea in this treasured classic and winner of the Newbery Medal.Mafatu was afraid of the sea. It had taken his mother when he was a baby, and it seemed to him that the sea gods sought vengeance at having been ...
Community Reviews Summary of 622 reviews
Moods
inspiring 53%
hopeful 23%
reflective 23%
lighthearted 15%
tense 15%
emotional 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
128 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417811786
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 January 2008
Description
A boy tries to overcome his fear of the sea in this treasured classic and winner of the Newbery Medal.Mafatu was afraid of the sea. It had taken his mother when he was a baby, and it seemed to him that the sea gods sought vengeance at having been ...
Community Reviews Summary of 622 reviews
Moods
inspiring 53%
hopeful 23%
reflective 23%
lighthearted 15%
tense 15%
emotional 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating