Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers

176 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Description

The original best-loved classic about the world's most famous nanny - Mary Poppins. When the Banks family advertise for a nanny, Mary Poppins and her talking umbrella appear out of the sky, ready to take the children on extraordinary adventures...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,395 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 88%
adventurous 65%
funny 54%
relaxing 20%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 9%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | Plot: 34% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.67

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