Why the Whales Came by Lee Gibbons, Michael Morpurgo

Why the Whales Came

Lee Gibbons, Michael Morpurgo

180 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional medium-paced

Description

Gracie and her friend Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side of the island. But then they find a message in the sand and discover the Birdman is not who they thought. They build up a lovely friendship with him, b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 342 reviews

Moods

adventurous 61%
emotional 61%
reflective 38%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 30%
mysterious 30%
lighthearted 23%
sad 15%
tense 15%
dark 7%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.73

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