The Cat Who Came in off the Roof by Annie M.G. Schmidt

The Cat Who Came in off the Roof

Annie M.G. Schmidt with David Colmer (Translator)

160 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy lighthearted fast-paced

Description

A charming Dutch classic that withstands the test of time worldwide and will appeal to readers young and old--and dog and cat lovers alike! Shy reporter Mr. Tibble is close to losing his job because he only writes about cats. But when an act of ki...

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Community Reviews Summary of 302 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 84%
funny 73%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 31%
emotional 21%
relaxing 21%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
reflective 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 29%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 30% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 23% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.9

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