177 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142401118
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 12 April 2004
Description
Terribly unhappy in his family's crowded New York City apartment, Sam Gribley runs away to the solitude-and danger-of the mountains, where he finds a side of himself he never knew.
Community Reviews Summary of 3,582 reviews
Moods
inspiring 50%
informative 41%
lighthearted 40%
hopeful 32%
reflective 30%
relaxing 29%
emotional 6%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
funny 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | Plot: 24% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death
177 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142401118
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 12 April 2004
Description
Terribly unhappy in his family's crowded New York City apartment, Sam Gribley runs away to the solitude-and danger-of the mountains, where he finds a side of himself he never knew.
Community Reviews Summary of 3,582 reviews
Moods
inspiring 50%
informative 41%
lighthearted 40%
hopeful 32%
reflective 30%
relaxing 29%
emotional 6%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
funny 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | Plot: 24% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death