The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, George Hauman, Doris Hauman

48 pages first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction childrens classics inspiring medium-paced

Description

The story of a train filled with toys and gifts for little boys and girls that breaks down before reaching the children. After asking several passing trains for help over the hill, a little blue train agrees to help the stranded toys. Even though ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,499 reviews

Moods

inspiring 83%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.94

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