The Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann

The Animals of Farthing Wood

Farthing Wood #1

Colin Dann

302 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

A group of forest animals unite to help each other to safety in this classic tale of tolerance, cooperation, survival, and friendship. When bulldozers enter Farthing Wood, the animals must escape before their homes are destroyed. They promise to s...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
emotional 52%
hopeful 52%
sad 47%
tense 42%
dark 23%
lighthearted 19%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
reflective 14%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 38%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 43%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

4.02

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