The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl

The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

96 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG The Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company certainly doesn't. They don't need a pail, either, because they have a pelican with a bucket-sized beak. With a monkey to do the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,451 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 83%
funny 72%
adventurous 42%
relaxing 17%
hopeful 4%
challenging 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 87%
medium 11%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | A mix: 31% | Character: 26% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

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