189 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439165709
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1918 Wisconsin, 11-year-old Sterling North has an almost perfect life. He keeps skunks in the backyard, goes everywhere with his enormous Saint Bernard, and is building a canoe in the living room. The only trouble is life gets a little lonely f...
Community Reviews Summary of 517 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 66%
relaxing 41%
funny 33%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
emotional 16%
hopeful 8%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 16%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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189 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439165709
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1918 Wisconsin, 11-year-old Sterling North has an almost perfect life. He keeps skunks in the backyard, goes everywhere with his enormous Saint Bernard, and is building a canoe in the living room. The only trouble is life gets a little lonely f...
Community Reviews Summary of 517 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 66%
relaxing 41%
funny 33%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
emotional 16%
hopeful 8%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 16%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.