199 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
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Language: English
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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...
Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
hopeful 53%
sad 38%
inspiring 26%
reflective 26%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 3%
Pace
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
199 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
hopeful 53%
sad 38%
inspiring 26%
reflective 26%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 3%
Pace
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