The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg

The Stranger

Chris Van Allsburg

32 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy mysterious slow-paced

Description

The enigmatic origins of the stranger that Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the weather. Could he be Jack Frost?

Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

hopeful 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.91

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