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235 pages • first pub 1863 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199685455
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Edition Pub Date: 10 September 2014
Description
'this is all a fairy tale...and, therefore, you are not to believe a word of it, even if it is true' The Water-Babies (1863) is one of the strangest and most powerful children's stories ever written. In describing the underwater adventures of Tom,...
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Moods
adventurous: 72%
lighthearted: 46%
reflective: 30%
mysterious: 20%
funny: 16%
challenging: 13%
dark: 13%
hopeful: 13%
inspiring: 13%
emotional: 9%
informative: 9%
sad: 9%
relaxing: 6%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, Racial slursModerate
Racism, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Death
235 pages • first pub 1863 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199685455
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Edition Pub Date: 10 September 2014
Description
'this is all a fairy tale...and, therefore, you are not to believe a word of it, even if it is true' The Water-Babies (1863) is one of the strangest and most powerful children's stories ever written. In describing the underwater adventures of Tom,...
Community Reviews
Content Warnings