Ellen Tebbits by Beverly Cleary

Ellen Tebbits

Ellen & Otis #1

Beverly Cleary with Tracy Dockray (Illustrator)

192 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction middle grade lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Ellen Tebbits has a secret that she'll never share with anyone. That is, until she meets Austine--and discovers that Austine has the same secret Soon the girls are best friends who do everything together--attending dance class, horseback riding, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 438 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 87%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.76

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