Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold #1

Crockett Johnson

fiction childrens adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

64 pages | first published 1955

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"One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight." So begins this gentle story that shows just how far your imagination can take you. Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws ...
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Summary of 473 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 87%
funny 50%
relaxing 50%
adventurous 37%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

4.21

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