Billy the Kid by Michael Morpurgo

Billy the Kid

Michael Morpurgo

128 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional fast-paced

Description

Billy the Kid is 80 today, and looks back over his life. His adventures include going off to war, living rough as a tramp, and best of all, being picked to play football for Chelsea.

Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 80%
informative 60%
sad 60%
inspiring 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.52

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