Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling

Just So Stories

Rudyard Kipling

224 pages first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy short stories lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The delightful tales of whales and cats and kangaroos and crabs - everything from how the camel got in a humph (and got his hump ) to how the alphabet was invented. Enchanting and funny, these fantastical stories continue to delight each and every...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,913 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 92%
funny 67%
relaxing 30%
adventurous 27%
informative 5%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 34%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 39% | N/A: 28% | A mix: 21% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 51% | No: 20% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 31% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

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