The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

Chris Van Allsburg

16 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction childrens mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Fourteen black-and-white drawings, each accompanied by a title and a caption, entice readers to make up his or her own story. A fictional editor's note tells of an encounter with an author and illustrator named Harris Burdick, who provided the ima...

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Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
adventurous 50%
dark 37%
inspiring 37%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.57

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