The Van Gogh Cafe
The Van Gogh Cafe
Fiction | Short Story | YA | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Flowers, Kansas • 1990s
2006
YA
8-12 years
810L
Super Short Summary
In The Van Gogh Cafe by Cynthia Rylant, individuals frequent a small Kansas cafe, where they experience magic and wonder. Each visitor, including the cafe's owner and her daughter, finds their lives touched by mysterious, uplifting events and transformations that unfold in this seemingly ordinary setting.
Fantastical
Serene
Reviews & Readership
1,448 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Van Gogh Cafe by Cynthia Rylant enchants with its magical realism and lyrical prose, capturing the wonder of everyday miracles. The narrative's brevity is seen as both a charm and a limitation, with some readers desiring deeper character development. Overall, its whimsical storyline and gentle tone make it a cherished read for all ages.
Who Should Read The Van Gogh Cafe?
A reader who would enjoy The Van Gogh Cafe by Cynthia Rylant likely appreciates gentle, magical realism and heartwarming tales. Fans of Kate DiCamillo's Because of Winn-Dixie or Roald Dahl's The Magic Finger would relish this whimsical story that captures the charm of small-town life and extraordinary occurrences.
1,448 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Short Story • Fiction
Flowers, Kansas • 1990s
2006
YA
8-12 years
810L
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