Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver by Anthea Bell, Michael Ende, Maurice Dodd

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver

Jim Knopf #1

Anthea Bell, Michael Ende, Maurice Dodd

226 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Having turned their railroad engine into a boat and set sail for adventure because their island has become too crowded, Jim Button and Luke try to rescue the kidnapped Princess of China from Dragontown.

Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 100%
lighthearted 80%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 40%
mysterious 20%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.17

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