Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Brian Selznick, Ian Fleming

160 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Ian Fleming, best known for his James Bond novels, wrote only one children’s book—and it is a classic! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the name of the flying, floating, driving-by-itself automobile that takes the Pott family on a riotous series of adve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 658 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 83%
funny 58%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 6%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 84%
medium 9%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 21% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.74

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