The Tattooed Potato and Other Clues by Ellen Raskin

The Tattooed Potato and Other Clues

Ellen Raskin

160 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction childrens mystery young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Seventeen-year-old Dickory Dock has no idea what to expect when she answers an ad for an artist\'s assistant. Readers will enjoy "an intricate, one-of-a-kind comedy".--School Library Journal.

Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
funny 50%
lighthearted 37%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.85

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