An Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo

An Elephant in the Garden

Michael Morpurgo

199 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous sad medium-paced

Description

With Lizzie’s father fighting in World War II, her mother takes on the job of a zoo keeper to provide for her family. Lizzie, her mother, and her eight-year-old brother Karli have become especially attached to an orphaned elephant named Marlene. T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
emotional 53%
hopeful 53%
sad 38%
inspiring 26%
reflective 26%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 40%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 40% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

3.89

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