fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

192 pages | first published 1954

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Four children wish on a Half Magic coin that gets their mother Alison half-way home, rescued by Mr Smith. Mark's wish zaps them to a desert without island, where half-talking cat Carrie gabbles to a camel. Romantic Katherine battles Launcelot. Eld...
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Summary of 2319 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
funny 80%
lighthearted 71%
hopeful 19%
reflective 9%
relaxing 9%
mysterious 4%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.9

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