173 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140309126
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1975
Description
Danny’s life seems perfect: his home is a gypsy caravan, he’s the youngest car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. And when Danny discovers his father’s secret, he’s off on the adventur...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,151 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 75%
funny 65%
hopeful 33%
emotional 22%
inspiring 21%
relaxing 18%
mysterious 7%
tense 6%
dark 5%
reflective 5%
informative 4%
challenging 3%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 28% | Character: 25% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 52% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death, Racial slurs, Violence173 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140309126
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1975
Description
Danny’s life seems perfect: his home is a gypsy caravan, he’s the youngest car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. And when Danny discovers his father’s secret, he’s off on the adventur...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,151 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 75%
funny 65%
hopeful 33%
emotional 22%
inspiring 21%
relaxing 18%
mysterious 7%
tense 6%
dark 5%
reflective 5%
informative 4%
challenging 3%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 28% | Character: 25% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 52% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death, Racial slurs, Violence