Escape from Shangri-La by Lee Gibbons, Michael Morpurgo

Escape from Shangri-La

Lee Gibbons, Michael Morpurgo

192 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

When the strange man who has been watching their house turns out to be the grandfather she has never seen, eleven-year-old Cessie couldn't be happier -- at first sight. But then he has a stroke and actually has to come live with them. Popsicle, as...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 75%
hopeful 50%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.68

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