The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

The Giving Tree

Shel Silverstein

72 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction childrens classics emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Description

"Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy."So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein.Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing ...

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Moods

emotional 65%
reflective 63%
sad 50%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 23%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 7%
dark 6%
challenging 3%
informative 2%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 16%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.27

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