Five Children and It by E. Nesbit

Five Children and It

Five Children #1

E. Nesbit

104 pages first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Five Children and It is a children's novel by English author E. Nesbit. It was first published as a book in 1902, having been expanded from a series of stories published in the Strand Magazine in 1900 under the general title The Psammead, or the G...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
lighthearted 76%
funny 47%
mysterious 13%
relaxing 10%
reflective 7%
hopeful 5%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 21% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.69

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