Tistou: The Boy with Green Thumbs by Maurice Druon

Tistou: The Boy with Green Thumbs

Maurice Druon

158 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

When eight-year-old Tistou is sent home from school his parents decide he shall learn from real life instead, and where better to start than gardening? With Moustache the dreamy gardener, Tistou discovers a remarkable gift - that he has green thum...

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Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews

Moods

inspiring 90%
reflective 81%
emotional 72%
lighthearted 72%
hopeful 63%
sad 45%
adventurous 36%
funny 27%
relaxing 27%
mysterious 9%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.91

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