The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo

The Magician's Elephant

Kate DiCamillo with Yoko Tanaka (Illustrator)

206 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous medium-paced
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"When a fortune-teller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions he must ask: does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortune-teller's mysterious answer (T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,357 reviews

Moods

hopeful 67%
emotional 47%
inspiring 37%
adventurous 35%
mysterious 34%
lighthearted 28%
reflective 28%
sad 14%
relaxing 10%
funny 4%
dark 3%
challenging 2%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 43%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 34% | Character: 27% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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