134 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435130619
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
Publication date: 26 March 2001
Description
Billy Elliot's not like his Dad. He doesn't want to learn boxing or be a miner. Instead, he is fascinated by the grace and magic of ballet and is determined to dance. Set at the time of the miner's strike, the story traces Billy's fight against th...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
inspiring 80%
funny 40%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 20%
relaxing 20%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, Grief
134 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435130619
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
Publication date: 26 March 2001
Description
Billy Elliot's not like his Dad. He doesn't want to learn boxing or be a miner. Instead, he is fascinated by the grace and magic of ballet and is determined to dance. Set at the time of the miner's strike, the story traces Billy's fight against th...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
inspiring 80%
funny 40%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 20%
relaxing 20%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, Grief