The Gammage Cup by Erik Blegvad, Carol Kendall

304 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

The Minnipins have lost their past. Long ago, the hero Gammage led them in war against the horrible Hairless Ones. But now -- Bravery? Forgotten. Courage? No more. Heroes? The stuff of storybooks.Yet sometimes heroes turn up when they are least ex...

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Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
inspiring 66%
lighthearted 66%
funny 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.91

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