The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips by Michael Morpurgo

The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

Michael Morpurgo with Michael Foreman

190 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction childrens historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The incredible tale of a deserted village, a lifelong friendship, and one very adventurous cat. It’s 1943, Lily Tregenza lives on a farm in the seaside village of Slapton, and her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day when the village...

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Moods

emotional 73%
adventurous 52%
sad 36%
hopeful 31%
informative 31%
inspiring 31%
reflective 31%
dark 26%
lighthearted 26%
tense 26%
funny 21%
mysterious 21%
relaxing 15%
challenging 10%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 31% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 6%

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3.92

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