The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson

The Family Under the Bridge

Natalie Savage Carlson with Garth Williams (Illustrator)

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction childrens historical lighthearted slow-paced

Description

This is the delightfully warm and enjoyable story of an old Parisian named Armand, who relished his solitary life. Children, he said, were like starlings, and one was better off without them.But the children who lived under the bridge recognized a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 668 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
hopeful 64%
inspiring 48%
emotional 40%
adventurous 32%
reflective 16%
funny 12%
sad 12%
relaxing 8%
informative 4%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 40%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 40% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.77

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